The cheapest and fastest trains from Goring to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£151
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Goring to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Goring to Cardiff will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £151.
Of the 1 trains that leave Goring 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 142 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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 Goring to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Goring to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£104 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Goring to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Goring to Cardiff trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:21 Goring | 2h44 | 07:05 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Goring to Cardiff
Trains from Goring to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Goring to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Goring and Cardiff from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Goring to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Goring 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 Goring and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 12:45 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Step free access via lifts and footbridge is available to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please see member of staff.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside main entrance to platfrom 4 and to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Entrance - Bus Stop in front of Station Building
- 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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