The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hereford station (HFD) for Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) 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 73 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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
Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:30 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h02 | 06:32 Cardiff Central | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:06 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h08 | 07:14 Cardiff Central | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h05 | 07:50 Cardiff Central | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h04 | 08:14 Cardiff Central | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h10 | 08:43 Cardiff Central | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station)
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 23:06 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Hereford station (HFD) and Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hereford station (HFD) to Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Hereford station (HFD) and Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:10 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 18:45
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4. A footbridge lifts connects Platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone (coins only) is available for use on platform 3.
- Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank.
- 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 ticket machines are only accessible during ticket office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the bus shelter.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
