The cheapest and fastest trains from Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gobowen station (GOB) 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 Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gobowen station (GOB) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.










Live departures
Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:53 Gobowen station (GOB) | 2h23 | 10:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:04 Gobowen station (GOB) | 2h39 | 08:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:52 Gobowen station (GOB) | 2h24 | 09:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 07:53 |
Last train 07:53 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Gobowen station (GOB) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gobowen station (GOB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Gobowen station (GOB) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 15:00 Saturday 07:30 - 12:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) via a path with slight gradient from the main road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester) via a path from the main road.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on Chirk Road adjacent to level crossing
- 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)

