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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Church Stretton to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Church Stretton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Church Stretton to Cardiff will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Church Stretton for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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 train and coach for Church Stretton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Church Stretton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 120 km
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2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Church Stretton to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Church Stretton to Cardiff trains for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 22:34 Church Stretton | 2h00 | 00:34 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 13 December | |||||
| 04:58 Church Stretton | 1h52 | 06:50 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Church Stretton to Cardiff
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Trains from Church Stretton to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 23:34 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Church Stretton to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Church Stretton and Cardiff from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Church Stretton to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Church Stretton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Church Stretton and Cardiff
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access is available to both platforms however access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in station car park behind the Hereford bound platform
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- 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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