The cheapest and fastest trains from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lydney station (LYD) 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 Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lydney station (LYD) 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 52 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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 and coach for Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:08 Lydney station (LYD) | 0h52 | 19:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:28 Lydney station (LYD) | 1h15 | 23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 09:08 Lydney station (LYD) | 0h51 | 09:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 07:11 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Lydney station (LYD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Travel by train from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lydney station (LYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

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Important Stations and Airports in Lydney station (LYD) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Car Park: Lydney Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Harbour Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Gloucester) via the car park. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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)
