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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Stroud
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
74 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Stroud is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Stroud will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Stroud every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
04:542h03
Cardiff06:57Stroud
£411One-way
0 changes
05:401h50
Cardiff07:30Stroud
£421One-way
0 changes
04:072h16
Cardiff06:23Stroud
£421One-way
0 changes
05:401h50
Cardiff07:30Stroud
£421One-way
0 changes
04:542h03
Cardiff06:57Stroud
£411One-way
0 changes
04:072h16
Cardiff06:23Stroud
£421One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Stroud
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Stroud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Stroud train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:07 Cardiff | 2h16 | 06:23 Stroud | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:54 Cardiff | 2h03 | 06:57 Stroud | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:40 Cardiff | 1h50 | 07:30 Stroud | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Stroud
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Stroud run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
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 £24
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 22:45 |
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 £24
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Stroud trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff and Stroud from £24. 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
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£16
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
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
FAQs: Cardiff to Stroud train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Stroud easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Stroud.
The train distance from Cardiff to Stroud is 74 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Stroud in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Cardiff to Stroud, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Cardiff to Stroud covers a distance of 74 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Stroud can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The first train from Cardiff to Stroud leaves at 5:04.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stroud is by coach, costing approximately £24.
The last train from Cardiff to Stroud departs at 22:45.
Trains from Cardiff to Stroud run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Stroud.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Stroud is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Stroud station (STD).
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Stroud.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Stroud.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Stroud.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Stroud
Cardiff
Stroud
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Stroud.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike 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
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost 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 B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- 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: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Stroud is Stroud. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stroud for your journey to Stroud from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 07:15 - 14:30 Sunday 09:45 - 17:00 Until further notice.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access to each platform via drop off points however step free access between the ticket office and Platform 2 can only be achieved via a stepbridge on the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: under footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Stroud
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Car park on Platform 2 side for both directions
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