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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 41 trains that leave Cheltenham Spa (CNM) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
G3963819:401h19Cheltenham Spa (CNM)20:59Cardiff Central (CDF)£121One-way0 changes- G3963618:401h19Cheltenham Spa (CNM)19:59Cardiff Central (CDF)£121One-way0 changes
G0116118:521h14Cheltenham Spa (CNM)20:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£131One-way0 changes- G3960411:401h19Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:59Cardiff Central (CDF)£141One-way0 changes
- G3961914:371h22Cheltenham Spa (CNM)15:59Cardiff Central (CDF)£141One-way0 changes
- G01144+
W3461811:291h07Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£281One-way1 change - G0111918:191h07Cheltenham Spa (CNM)19:26Cardiff Central (CDF)£191One-way0 changes
- W29908+G1494419:301h07Cheltenham Spa (CNM)20:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£281One-way1 change
- W29871+W3462413:291h08Cheltenham Spa (CNM)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£281One-way1 change
- W29882+W3463015:291h09Cheltenham Spa (CNM)16:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£281One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 88 km
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£16 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48146 · W35426 | On time 22:00 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h46 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39647 | On time 22:58 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h44 | 0:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15484 · G14947 | On time 23:04 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h31 | 1:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| G39584 | 5:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h20 | 6:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01085 | 6:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h17 | 7:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01088 | 6:41 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h17 | 7:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01130+W35415 | 7:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39585 | 7:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 8:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01092 | 8:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 9:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29847+G14934 | 8:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 9:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39592 | 8:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 9:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01095 | 9:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 10:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39594 | 9:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 10:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01098 | 10:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 11:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01138+G14938 | 10:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39601 | 10:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 11:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01101 | 11:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 12:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01144+W34618 | 11:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h07 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39604 | 11:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 12:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01102 | 12:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 13:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39610 | 12:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 13:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01107 | 13:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29871+W34624 | 13:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h08 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39612 | 13:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 14:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01109 | 14:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39619 | 14:37 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h22 | 15:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01113 | 15:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29882+W34630 | 15:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h09 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39625 | 15:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 16:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01114 | 16:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 17:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39627 | 16:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 17:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01118 | 17:19 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 18:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39630 | 17:45 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 19:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01119 | 18:19 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h07 | 19:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39636 | 18:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 19:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01161 | 18:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h14 | 20:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29908+G14944 | 19:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h07 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G39638 | 19:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 20:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01124 | 20:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 21:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39642 | 20:41 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h22 | 22:03 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01127 | 21:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h20 | 22:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:43, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 7:43 |
Last train 22:58 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheltenham Spa train station facilities and services
Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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