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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Cardiff will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lancaster for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 35 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 Lancaster to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 289 km
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£102 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lancaster to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Cardiff trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:50 Lancaster | 4h59 | 09:49 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:58 Lancaster | 4h27 | 12:25 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:49 Lancaster | 3h56 | 14:45 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Cardiff
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Trains from Lancaster to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Lancaster to Cardiff trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Lancaster and Cardiff from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Cardiff
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Dining
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WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
WifiShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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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