The cheapest and fastest trains from Chingford to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chingford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chingford to Cardiff will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chingford for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 221 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chingford to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chingford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 221 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chingford to Cardiff train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:44 Chingford | 3h56 | 08:40 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:59 Chingford | 3h09 | 08:08 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chingford to Cardiff
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Chingford to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Chingford and Cardiff from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chingford to Cardiff train

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Important Stations and Airports in Chingford and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:40
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: RADAR key accessible toilet on platform 2.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop E in Station Road for southbound services to Liverpool Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:40
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Note: step free access to platform 2 is via the car park
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage location: Located on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop WR in The Broadway for northbound services to Chingford Use Bus stop WG in The Broadway for southbound services to Liverpool Street
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- 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
- 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)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Rhymney) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via Clos Llysfaen and a ramp with a shallow gradient. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Visit Cardiff Bus (routes 85 and 86) for more details.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait on Cherry Orchard Road adjacent to station car park entrance
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