Cardiff to St Albans train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to St Albans
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Train schedule Cardiff to St Albans
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to St Albans
Fastest Journey
1 h 47 m
Average
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
199 km
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to St Albans without changing at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to St Albans
 | Distance | 123 miles (198 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h |
 | Average train ticket price | £75 (€83) |
 | Train frequency | 23 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 23 direct trains a day |
Trains from Cardiff to St Albans cover the 123 miles (198 km) long route taking on average 3 h with our travel partners like. Normally, there are 23 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £75, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £57. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in St Albans.
Train companies: Great Western Rail trains Cardiff to St Albans
Great Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff and St Albans from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Enjoy a smooth and easy route to St Albans from Cardiff with Great Western Rail! As an official travel partner of Great Western Rail, Omio can help you search current train timetables from Great Western Rail, compare the best routes between Cardiff and St Albans as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Great Western Rail Cardiff to St Albans train ticket available today. If you search for Great Western Rail tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train between Cardiff and St Albans on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 123 miles (198 km) trip from Cardiff to St Albans with ease and comfort on a train with Great Western Rail.
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to St Albans
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Cardiff Central and arriving in St Albans.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at St Albans, located 0.3 miles (461 m) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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