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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Woking
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
183 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Woking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Woking will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Woking you need to make at least 2 changes.
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11:202h34Cardiff13:54Woking£1331One-way2 changes- 21:202h57Cardiff0:17Woking£1331One-way2 changes
- 8:512h58Cardiff11:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 10:202h29Cardiff12:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 11:212h28Cardiff13:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 11:212h28Cardiff13:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 10:202h29Cardiff12:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 12:202h29Cardiff14:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 13:202h29Cardiff15:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
- 14:202h29Cardiff16:49Woking£1491One-way2 changes
Live departures
Cardiff to Woking train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Woking trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 8:23 Cardiff | 3h36 | 11:59 Woking | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Woking
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Trains from Cardiff to Woking run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 2h 49m.
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
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 22:13 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 49 days |
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
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Woking trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Woking from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
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
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£60
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
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£133
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Woking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Woking 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 Woking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Woking can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £65.
The train journey from Cardiff to Woking covers a distance of 183 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff to Woking is 183 km.
The first train from Cardiff to Woking leaves at 4:30.
The last train from Cardiff to Woking departs at 22:13.
Trains from Cardiff to Woking run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Woking.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Woking.
To get from Cardiff to Woking, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Woking.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Woking is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Woking station (WOK).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Woking is by train, costing approximately £60.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Woking 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 Woking offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic stretches particularly through the English countryside, providing glimpses of rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.
Doing a day trip from Cardiff to Woking is not feasible, as the journey duration is 2h 49m and there are 4 trains per day.
To fully explore Woking, one to two days is typically sufficient to enjoy its main attractions, such as The Lightbox gallery, the historic Shah Jahan Mosque, and the peaceful Horsell Common.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Woking.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Woking
Cardiff
Woking
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 Woking.
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
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 Woking is Woking. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Woking for your journey to Woking from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 22:10 Saturday 06:00 - 22:10 Sunday 07:15 - 22:10
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/4 and Platform 5. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/4 and Platform 5; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 5.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Woking
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt (off Oriental Road).
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via side gate (kept locked when station staffed). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the booking hall.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: In the main booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Worplesdon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Road lay-by's at the end of Prey Heath Road.
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