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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Kidsgrove
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£70
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
3 h 17 m
Trains on 11 Sept
1
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Kidsgrove is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Kidsgrove will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 1 trains from Cardiff to Kidsgrove, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:453h17Cardiff13:02Kidsgrove£701One-way0 changes
- 9:453h17Cardiff13:02Kidsgrove£701One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Cardiff to Kidsgrove
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Kidsgrove among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £173 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £173, while a train costs an average of £173.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£173 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £173 compared to roughly £41 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 Kidsgrove train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Kidsgrove trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 Cardiff | 3h17 | 13:02 Kidsgrove | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Kidsgrove
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Kidsgrove run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £170 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £170 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 18:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Kidsgrove trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Kidsgrove from £170. 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 Kidsgrove train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Kidsgrove
Most Cardiff to Kidsgrove trains use the Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Kidsgrove from Kidsgrove city centre
Kidsgrove train station facilities and services
Kidsgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kidsgrove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kidsgrove.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kidsgrove: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kidsgrove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kidsgrove: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Level to Manchester to Stoke on Trent bound platform only. Access to all other platforms via footbridge only. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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