The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
50
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 50 trains that leave Cheltenham Spa (CNM) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 31 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.
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C23710
C23698
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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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 88 km
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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, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G57007 | On time 05:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h20 | 06:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23683 | On time 06:06 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h18 | 07:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23686 | On time 06:41 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 07:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23729+ P08233 | On time 07:26 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h13 | 08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57009 | On time 07:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 08:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23689 | 08:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 09:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23733+ P08235 | On time 08:26 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h09 | 09:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57015 | On time 08:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h18 | 10:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23735+ P08236 | On time 08:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h17 | 10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23693 | On time 09:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 10:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57021 | On time 09:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 10:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C03775+ P08238 | On time 09:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h15 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23695 | On time 10:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 11:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23742+ P08239 | On time 10:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57027 | On time 10:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 11:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23745+ P08240 | On time 10:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h18 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23698 | On time 11:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 12:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23747+ P08241 | On time 11:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h07 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57033 | 11:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 12:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23749+ P08242 | On time 11:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h24 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23701 | On time 12:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 13:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57039 | 12:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 13:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23755+ P08244 | On time 12:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h15 | 14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23704 | On time 13:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23757+ P08245 | On time 13:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h07 | 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57045 | On time 13:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h20 | 15:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23760+ P08246 | On time 13:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h17 | 15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23707 | On time 14:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57051 | On time 14:37 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h22 | 15:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23768+ P08248 | On time 14:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 16:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23710 | 15:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h10 | 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
P09815+ G57057 | On time 15:23 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h37 | 17:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23773+ P08250 | On time 15:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h14 | 17:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23713 | 16:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 17:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57061 | On time 16:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h19 | 17:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23780+ P08252 | On time 16:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h13 | 18:05 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23715 | 17:19 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h09 | 18:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57068 | On time 17:45 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h16 | 19:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23785+ P08254 | On time 17:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h18 | 19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23717 | 18:19 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h08 | 19:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57072 | 18:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h20 | 20:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23792_C23118 | 18:52 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h15 | 20:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57076 | 19:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h18 | 20:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23797+ P08258 | On time 19:53 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h08 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C23721 | 20:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h11 | 21:26 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57080 | 20:41 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h22 | 22:03 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
P09821 · P08262 | On time 22:00 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h45 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
G57086 | On time 22:58 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h41 | 00:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
P09822 · P08265 | On time 23:04 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h03 | 01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 06:43 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £5. 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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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