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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Mansfield to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£178
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mansfield to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to Cardiff will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £178.
To travel from Mansfield to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
6:114h14Mansfield10:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change- 7:124h13Mansfield11:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 8:124h14Mansfield12:26Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 9:124h13Mansfield13:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 10:124h13Mansfield14:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 7:124h13Mansfield11:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 9:124h13Mansfield13:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 10:124h13Mansfield14:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 11:124h13Mansfield15:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
- 12:124h13Mansfield16:25Cardiff£1781One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Mansfield to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 228 km
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4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mansfield to Cardiff
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Trains from Mansfield to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 19:12 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Mansfield to Cardiff trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Mansfield and Cardiff from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mansfield to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mansfield 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 Mansfield and Cardiff
Most Mansfield to Cardiff trains use the Mansfield to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cathays. Use this guide to compare Mansfield and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Mansfield station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Mansfield from Mansfield city centre
Mansfield train station facilities and services
Mansfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mansfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mansfield.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mansfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mansfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mansfield: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Step free access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Ninian Park from Cardiff city centre
Ninian Park is 1 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Ninian Park train station facilities and services
Ninian Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ninian Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ninian Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Ninian Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ninian Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient, 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.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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