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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Ruabon
The cheapest option from Cardiff to Ruabon is coach, with an average price of £29. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ruabon among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 168 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Ruabon
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Cardiff to Ruabon, including 3 direct trains, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Lowest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Ruabon trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Ruabon from £29. 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 Ruabon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Ruabon 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 Ruabon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Ruabon
Most Cardiff to Ruabon trains use the Cardiff Central to Ruabon station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Ruabon 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.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Which Ruabon station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Ruabon from Ruabon city centre
Ruabon train station facilities and services
Ruabon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ruabon: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ruabon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. Access to Platform 1 (to Chester) is via a footbridge with 52 steps. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Wrexham) from the station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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