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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Stevenage
Showing times and prices for 02 Mar
Cheapest price
£161
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
211 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Stevenage is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Stevenage will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £161.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Stevenage you need to make at least 2 changes.
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05:073h06
Cardiff08:13Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
05:542h49
Cardiff08:43Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
06:242h49
Cardiff09:13Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
06:512h52
Cardiff09:43Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
07:232h50
Cardiff10:13Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
10:192h39
Cardiff12:58Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
11:182h40
Cardiff13:58Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
14:182h40
Cardiff16:58Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
19:182h40
Cardiff21:58Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
20:182h40
Cardiff22:58Stevenage
£1611One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Stevenage
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Stevenage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 211 km
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£57 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Stevenage train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Stevenage trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 14:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:07 Cardiff | 3h06 | 08:13 Stevenage | 2 changes | |
| 05:54 Cardiff | 2h49 | 08:43 Stevenage | 2 changes | |
| 06:24 Cardiff | 2h49 | 09:13 Stevenage | 2 changes | |
| 06:51 Cardiff | 2h52 | 09:43 Stevenage | 2 changes | |
| 07:23 Cardiff | 2h50 | 10:13 Stevenage | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Stevenage
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Trains from Cardiff to Stevenage run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 3h 9m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 21:31 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Stevenage trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Stevenage from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 9m
Cheapest Price
£51
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 34m
Cheapest Price
£167
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Stevenage train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Stevenage 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 Stevenage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Stevenage can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £57.
The train journey from Cardiff to Stevenage covers a distance of 211 km and takes approximately 3h 9m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff to Stevenage is 211 km.
The first train from Cardiff to Stevenage leaves at 4:17.
The last train from Cardiff to Stevenage departs at 21:31.
Trains from Cardiff to Stevenage run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Stevenage.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Stevenage.
To get from Cardiff to Stevenage, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Stevenage.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Stevenage is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Stevenage station (SVG).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stevenage is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Stevenage in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Stevenage offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with scenic views primarily appearing as you pass through the Welsh countryside and parts of the English Midlands. Although not renowned as one of the most scenic routes in the UK, it provides glimpses of rolling hills and picturesque countryside along the way.
A day trip from Cardiff to Stevenage is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 9m. However, there are 3 trains per day available for this route, covering a distance of 211 km.
In Stevenage, you can enjoy a performance at the Gordon Craig Theatre or explore entertainment options at the Stevenage Leisure Park, which includes a cinema, bowling alley, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit Fairlands Valley Park for walking trails and a boating lake. For shopping, the Stevenage Indoor Market offers a variety of goods. Art lovers can visit the Boxfield Gallery for local and contemporary exhibitions. Notable sights include Knebworth House, Stevenage Museum, Benington Lordship Gardens, and the historic St. Nicholas Church.
Two to three days in Stevenage allows ample time to explore the town's key attractions, including Fairlands Valley Park, the Stevenage Museum, and the local shopping and dining options.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Stevenage.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Stevenage
Cardiff
Stevenage
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Stevenage.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Bay
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Stevenage is Stevenage. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stevenage for your journey to Stevenage from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
Parking
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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