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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Ruabon
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Ruabon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Ruabon will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Ruabon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Ruabon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ruabon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 168 km
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Ruabon train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Ruabon trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 04:19 Cardiff | 2h36 | 06:55 Ruabon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Ruabon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Ruabon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Ruabon trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Ruabon from £22. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Ruabon
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
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Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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)
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Office- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop in the bus turning circle outside the station
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