The cheapest and fastest trains from Llantwit Major to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Llantwit Major to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llantwit Major to Cardiff will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Llantwit Major for Cardiff every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.
18:540h47Llantwit Major19:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
7:540h47Llantwit Major8:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
10:540h47Llantwit Major11:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
18:540h47Llantwit Major19:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
7:540h47Llantwit Major8:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
10:540h47Llantwit Major11:41Cardiff£61One-way0 changes
Live departures
Llantwit Major to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Llantwit Major to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:54 Llantwit Major | 0h47 | 8:41 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:54 Llantwit Major | 0h47 | 11:41 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:54 Llantwit Major | 0h47 | 19:41 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Llantwit Major to Cardiff
Trains from Llantwit Major to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 47m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:39 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Llantwit Major to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Llantwit Major and Cardiff from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Llantwit Major to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major and Cardiff
- 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 Barry and Cardiff) via Llanmaes Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Bridgend) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge or detour along Llanmaes Road and the station car park
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the top of the stairs to the Bridgend bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: The nearest bust stop is in Le Pouliguen Way.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop in the station car park
- 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)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level
- 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: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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