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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Llandovery to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llandovery to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llandovery to Cardiff will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Llandovery 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 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.
Live departures
Llandovery to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Llandovery to Cardiff trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:26 Llandovery | 2h50 | 11:16 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 12:39 Llandovery | 2h37 | 15:16 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 16:34 Llandovery | 2h43 | 19:17 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 21:23 Llandovery | 11h24 | 08:47 Cardiff | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Llandovery to Cardiff
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Trains from Llandovery to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:59, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 00:59 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Llandovery to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Llandovery and Cardiff from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Llandovery to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Llandovery 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 Llandovery and Cardiff
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- 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 Swansea) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Craven Arms) via a footpath from Tywi Avenue. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing.
- 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
- Onward travel information: Services vary. Visit traveline.org.uk for further details,
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park
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- 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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