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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Conwy
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£72
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 26 m
Trains on 18 Sept
18
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Conwy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Conwy will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Cardiff to Conwy you need to make at least one change.
G39019 · G383945:194h29Cardiff Central (CDF)9:48Conwy station (CNW)£421One-way1 change- Y62730 · G38352 · G383995:485h00Cardiff Central (CDF)10:48Conwy station (CNW)£561One-way2 changes
- G38955 · G38641 · G3839313:534h55Cardiff Central (CDF)18:48Conwy station (CNW)£631One-way2 changes
- Y62730 · G38623 · G383995:485h00Cardiff Central (CDF)10:48Conwy station (CNW)£631One-way2 changes
- G39024 · G384037:194h29Cardiff Central (CDF)11:48Conwy station (CNW)£631One-way1 change
- G39027 · G384099:234h25Cardiff Central (CDF)13:48Conwy station (CNW)£771One-way1 change
- G39032 · G3841511:234h25Cardiff Central (CDF)15:48Conwy station (CNW)£771One-way1 change
- G39035 · G3838913:234h25Cardiff Central (CDF)17:48Conwy station (CNW)£701One-way1 change
- G39037 · G3839815:234h28Cardiff Central (CDF)19:51Conwy station (CNW)£701One-way1 change
- G39024 · G384037:194h29Cardiff Central (CDF)11:48Conwy station (CNW)£631One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Cardiff to Conwy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Conwy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff to Conwy train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Conwy trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38949 · G38631 · G38413 | On time 9:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 14:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
G38949 · G38413+ W34256 | On time 9:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 14:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G39032 · G38415 | On time 11:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h25 | 15:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
| G38953 · G38637 · G38417 | On time 11:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 16:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G38953 · G38417+W34036 | On time 11:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 16:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G39019 · G38394 | 5:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h29 | 9:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
| Y62730 · G38623 · G38399 | 5:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h00 | 10:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| Y62730 · G38352 · G38399 | 5:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h00 | 10:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G39024 · G38403 | 7:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h29 | 11:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
| G38947 · G38356 · G38405 | 7:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 12:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G38947 · G38405+W34011 | 7:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 12:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 2 changes | |
| G39027 · G38409 | 9:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h25 | 13:48 Conwy station (CNW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Conwy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Conwy run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 20:52 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Conwy trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Conwy from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Conwy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Conwy 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 Conwy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Conwy
Most Cardiff to Conwy trains use the Cardiff Central to Conwy station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Conwy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Conwy station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Conwy from Conwy city centre
Conwy train station facilities and services
Conwy has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: Annas Tea Room, Amelies, The Press Room Cafe, 2 The Square
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Conwy: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Conwy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Conwy: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Separate step-free access to each platform: Platform 1 (to Chester) available from Market Place car park, itself accessible via roadway ramp from Rosemary Lane. Step-free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is possible via Twr Llewelyn off the Morfa Bach car park, which has a steep incline and uneven surface in places. Step-free access between platforms is only possible by taking a 400m route via Twr Llewelyn to Morfa Bach car park, a subway and partially cobbled path onto Rose Hill Street. Platform 2 is also accessible via a staircase adjacent to Rosemary Terrace on Rosemary Lane, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Castle Bank Hotel.
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