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Compare coach and train for Christchurch to Cardiff
The cheapest option from Christchurch to Cardiff is coach, with an average price of £20. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Christchurch to Cardiff among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 128 km
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£73 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Christchurch to Cardiff
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Typically, there are 4 trains per day from Christchurch to Cardiff, including direct trains, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Lowest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:20 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Christchurch to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Christchurch and Cardiff from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Christchurch to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Christchurch to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Christchurch and Cardiff
Most Christchurch to Cardiff trains use the Christchurch to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cathays. Use this guide to compare Christchurch and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Christchurch station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Christchurch from Christchurch city centre
Christchurch train station facilities and services
Christchurch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Christchurch.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Christchurch.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Christchurch.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Christchurch: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Christchurch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Christchurch: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards Weymouth). There is level access from Clarendon Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 475m via the street. 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 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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