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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cardigan
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£71
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£74
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cardigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cardigan will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from London to Cardigan, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
10:484h18London15:06Cardigan£711One-way0 changes- 11:484h18London16:06Cardigan£771One-way0 changes
- 11:484h18London16:06Cardigan£771One-way0 changes
- 10:484h18London15:06Cardigan£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for London to Cardigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cardigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £73, while a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 318 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£73 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (4h 8m by train vs 4h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Cardigan train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cardigan trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:48 London | 4h18 | 16:06 Cardigan | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Cardigan
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Cardigan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 18:48 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from London to Cardigan trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London and Cardigan from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
Trains from London to Cardigan
Although there are no direct trains from London to Cardigan, it is easily possible to reach this pretty town and gateway to the spectacular Cardigan Bay by rail and local bus. Train journeys from London Paddington to Carmarthen take approximately four hours, and trains from London Euston to Aberystwyth take around five hours. Local TrawsCymru bus services leaves from Stand 7 in Aberystwyth and journeys to Cardigan take less than two hours, while bus 460 runs from Carmarthen to Cardigan.
Which train companies travel from London to Cardigan?
Trains from Paddington to Camarthen are operated by Great Western and Arriva, and travellers need to change at Swansea Station. Rail journeys from Euston to Aberystwth require a change at Birmingham New Street, and this scenic, direct service from Birmingham to Aberystwthy is operated by Transport for Wales.
How long is the train from London to Cardigan?
Passengers travelling from London Paddington to Carmarthen can anticipate journey times of around four hours, and can then travel the 25 miles to Cardigan by local bus or taxi. Passengers travelling from Euston to Aberystwth can take any train to Birmingham and then take a direct journey to Aberystwyth, with trip times of around three hours. Local taxis or buses can be used to travel the 38-mile journey from Aberystwyth to Cardigan.
How many trains are there from London to Cardigan?
There are five trains from London to Carmarthen on weekdays and four at weekends. The local 460 bus operates regular services from Carmarthen to Cardigan throughout the week; however, services are less frequent on Saturdays, and there are no buses from Carmarthen to Cardigan on Sundays. Arriva operate trains from Euston to Aberystwyth and there are 2 services on weekdays but only one train on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Cardigan?
Departure train station: Passengers travelling from London to Cardigan can depart from Paddington Station or Euston Station. Paddington Train Station is in the W2 area of London, and it's easily accessed by local buses or Underground services. The station amenities include free WiFi, left luggage and accessible toilets. London Euston Railway Station is a major transport hub, and it's located on both the Northern and Victoria Underground lines. There is a bus station at the front of Euston Railway Station and drop-off points for cars and cabs. The station features a number of retail outlets and amenities include luggage trolleys, photo booths, waiting rooms, ATMs, cafes and bars.
Arrival train station: Passengers arrive at either Carmarthen or Aberystwth Railway Stations. Carmarthen train station features payphones, refreshment facilities and shops, with toilets located on Platform 1. Aberystwyth train station features accessible toilets, baby changing facilities and waiting rooms, and it's located in the centre of the town.
FAQs: London to Cardigan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cardigan 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 Cardigan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Cardigan
Most London to Cardigan trains use the London Paddington to Clunderwen station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cardigan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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