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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carshalton to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
209 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carshalton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carshalton to Cardiff will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Fast trains
To travel from Carshalton to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
05:492h51
Carshalton08:40Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
06:492h47
Carshalton09:36Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
07:192h50
Carshalton10:09Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
07:492h48
Carshalton10:37Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
08:192h48
Carshalton11:07Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
10:492h46
Carshalton13:35Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
12:492h46
Carshalton15:35Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
06:492h47
Carshalton09:36Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
13:492h47
Carshalton16:36Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
15:192h47
Carshalton18:06Cardiff
£1541One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carshalton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carshalton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £154.
Distance: 209 km
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£156 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Carshalton to Cardiff train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:37
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:49 Carshalton | 2h51 | 08:40 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
 | 06:15 Carshalton | 4h37 | 10:52 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 06:49 Carshalton | 2h47 | 09:36 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 07:15 Carshalton | 4h31 | 11:46 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 07:19 Carshalton | 2h50 | 10:09 Cardiff | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carshalton to Cardiff
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Trains from Carshalton to Cardiff run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £154 but you can travel from only £35 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 £35
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £154 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 21:19 |
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 £35
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern from Carshalton to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Carshalton and Cardiff from £35. 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
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
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£154
Thameslink frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 26m
Cheapest Price
£159
Southern frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Carshalton to Cardiff train
FAQs: Travel by train from Carshalton to Cardiff 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 Carshalton to Cardiff.
Booking trains from Carshalton to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Carshalton to Cardiff is 209 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Carshalton to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £154, while the average price tends to be around £156.
The train journey from Carshalton to Cardiff covers a distance of 209 km and takes approximately 2h 43m. Trains run 25 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £35.
The first train from Carshalton to Cardiff leaves at 5:49.
The train station in Carshalton that goes to Cardiff is Carshalton station (CSH), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The last train from Carshalton to Cardiff departs at 21:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carshalton to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Carshalton to Cardiff.
Trains from Carshalton to Cardiff run approximately 25 times per day.
To get from Carshalton to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carshalton to Cardiff.
There is no night train service from Carshalton to Cardiff.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carshalton and Cardiff
Carshalton
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Carshalton is Carshalton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carshalton for your trip from Carshalton to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated and step free waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: At the front of the station next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Carshalton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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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