Cardiff to Hayle train with Great Western Railway (GWR)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Hayle

Showing times and prices for 20 Jun

Cheapest price

£185

Average price

£208

Fastest journey

4 h 56 m

Average duration

4 h 57 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Hayle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Hayle will cost around £208 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £185.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff to Hayle you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6:304h56
    Cardiff
    11:26Hayle
    £1851One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    12:304h57
    Cardiff
    17:27Hayle
    £2311One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Hayle

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Hayle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £137.

Distance: 213 km

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Coach

£198

Average Price

£55

Average Price

Cheapest

7h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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Live departures

Cardiff to Hayle train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Hayle trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:28 Cardiff
4h58
11:26 Hayle1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:30 Cardiff
4h57
17:27 Hayle1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:58 Cardiff
5h28
23:26 Hayle0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)23:30 Cardiff
10h53
10:23 Hayle1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Hayle by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Hayle

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Trains from Cardiff to Hayle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £137 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 14:59. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 4h 56m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £53
Distance
213 km
Average train duration
6h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£137
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 56m
First train
5:52
Last train
14:59
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £53

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Hayle trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Hayle from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 56m
Cheapest Price
£137
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Cardiff to Hayle train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Hayle 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 Hayle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Hayle can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £137, while the average price tends to be around £198.
The train journey from Cardiff to Hayle covers a distance of 213 km and takes approximately 4h 56m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff to Hayle is 213 km.
The first train from Cardiff to Hayle leaves at 5:52.
The last train from Cardiff to Hayle departs at 14:59.
Trains from Cardiff to Hayle run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Hayle.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff and Hayle. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Cardiff to Hayle, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Hayle.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Hayle is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Hayle station (HYL).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hayle is by coach, costing approximately £53.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Hayle in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Hayle offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of South Wales and the Cornish countryside, providing glimpses of rolling hills and coastal vistas.
A day trip from Cardiff to Hayle is not feasible due to the travel duration of 4h 56m and the distance of 213 km. There are 3 train services per day.
Visitors typically spend 2 to 3 days in Hayle, which allows enough time to explore its beaches, local shops, and nearby attractions like St Ives and the Cornish coastline.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Hayle.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Hayle

Cardiff
Hayle
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 Hayle.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station
WC
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
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.

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