The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Moorthorpe
Cheapest price
£189
Average price
£202
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Moorthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Moorthorpe will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £189.
To travel from Cardiff to Moorthorpe you need to make at least 3 changes.




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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Moorthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Moorthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £180.
Distance: 267 km
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£217 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Moorthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Moorthorpe trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:24 Cardiff | 4h30 | 10:54 Moorthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:51 Cardiff | 5h03 | 11:54 Moorthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:49 Cardiff | 4h26 | 12:15 Moorthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:45 Cardiff | 5h09 | 13:54 Moorthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:19 Cardiff | 4h36 | 14:55 Moorthorpe | 3 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Moorthorpe by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Moorthorpe
Trains from Cardiff to Moorthorpe run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £180 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £180 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 17:50 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Moorthorpe trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Moorthorpe from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Cross Country
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Cardiff to Moorthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Moorthorpe 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 Moorthorpe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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