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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Liverpool Street (LST) for Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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, coach and ferry for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£66 Average Price | £12 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:46 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h30 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train, coach or ferry
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Why should you book London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train, bus and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 19:16 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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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