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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuneaton to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuneaton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuneaton to Cardiff will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nuneaton 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 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 Nuneaton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuneaton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 165 km
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Live departures
Nuneaton to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuneaton to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:30 Nuneaton | 3h52 | 13:22 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 Nuneaton | 4h12 | 14:22 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:45 Nuneaton | 2h37 | 13:22 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuneaton to Cardiff
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Trains from Nuneaton to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:09 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Nuneaton to Cardiff trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nuneaton and Cardiff from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nuneaton to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuneaton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nuneaton and Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of the station.
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Car 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)
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from Heath Halt Road.
- Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones.
- 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
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