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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Patchway
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Patchway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 42 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Patchway:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Patchway costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Patchway take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (39m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £10 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Patchway
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Trains from Cardiff to Patchway run on average 6 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 34m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Patchway trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff and Patchway from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
FAQs: Cardiff to Patchway train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Patchway 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 Patchway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Patchway
Most Cardiff to Patchway trains use the Cardiff Central to Patchway station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Patchway 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 Patchway station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Patchway from Patchway city centre
Patchway is 1 km from Patchway city centre. Public transport options include:
Patchway train station facilities and services
Patchway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Patchway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Patchway: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Patchway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Patchway: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. In the interests of safety and security, access to the lifts are controlled remotely. Please allow additional time to catch your train to allow the operator to call the lift on your behalf, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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