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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Biggleswade by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Biggleswade
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Biggleswade run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £177 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 3h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £177 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 03:48 |
Last train 21:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Biggleswade trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Biggleswade from £177. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 47m
Cheapest Price
£57
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£177
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Biggleswade train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Biggleswade by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Biggleswade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day or two should suffice to explore Biggleswade, allowing time to enjoy its quaint town centre, local shops, and nearby attractions such as the Shuttleworth Collection and the RSPB The Lodge nature reserve.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Biggleswade in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Biggleswade can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £177, while the average price tends to be around £177.
The train journey from Cardiff to Biggleswade offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Welsh countryside and parts of the English Midlands, making it moderately scenic.
A day trip from Cardiff to Biggleswade is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 5m. There are 3 trains per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Biggleswade is by train, costing approximately £177.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Biggleswade is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Biggleswade station (BIW).
The train distance from Cardiff to Biggleswade is 212 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Biggleswade.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Biggleswade.
The train journey from Cardiff to Biggleswade covers a distance of 212 km and takes approximately 3h 5m. Trains run 3 per day.
To travel from Cardiff to Biggleswade, you can take a train.
The first train from Cardiff to Biggleswade leaves at 3:48.
The last train from Cardiff to Biggleswade departs at 21:20.
Trains from Cardiff to Biggleswade run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Biggleswade.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Biggleswade.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Biggleswade
Cardiff
Biggleswade
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Biggleswade.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Biggleswade is Biggleswade. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Biggleswade for your journey to Biggleswade from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 14:15 Saturday 08:00 - 14:15 Sunday 08:15 - 14:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms available on platforms 1 and 2. Unheated waiting Shelters are available on Platforms 3 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Front left hand side
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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