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Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 244 km
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Cardiff to Wales train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:53 Cardiff | 5h04 | 13:57 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Wales
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Trains from Cardiff to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £13 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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 08:17 |
Last train 18:45 |
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 £13
FAQs: Cardiff to Wales train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Wales 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 Wales.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Wales in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Cardiff to Wales is 244 km.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Cardiff to Wales.
The train journey from Cardiff to Wales covers a distance of 244 km and takes approximately 5h 4m. Trains run 18 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Wales can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £62, while the average price tends to be around £62.
The first train from Cardiff to Wales leaves at 8:17.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wales is by coach, costing approximately £13.
The last train from Cardiff to Wales departs at 18:45.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Wales is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
Trains from Cardiff to Wales run approximately 18 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Wales.
To get from Cardiff to Wales, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Wales.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Wales
Cardiff
Wales
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)
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