The cheapest and fastest trains from Leominster to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leominster to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leominster to Cardiff will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leominster 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 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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
Leominster to Cardiff train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:31 Leominster | 1h18 | 09:49 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leominster to Cardiff
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Leominster to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Leominster and Cardiff from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leominster to Cardiff train

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Important Stations and Airports in Leominster and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 13:20
- Car Park: Leominster Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury). Access to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is via a footbridge with lifts.
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- 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 machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
- 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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