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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sidcup to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
228 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sidcup to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sidcup to Cardiff will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Sidcup for Cardiff every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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.
07:034h03
Sidcup11:06Cardiff
£591One-way
0 changes
08:183h15
Sidcup11:33Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
08:193h14
Sidcup11:33Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
14:183h16
Sidcup17:34Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
06:034h25
Sidcup10:28Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
08:193h14
Sidcup11:33Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
08:183h15
Sidcup11:33Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
14:183h16
Sidcup17:34Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
06:483h40
Sidcup10:28Cardiff
£611One-way
0 changes
07:483h45
Sidcup11:33Cardiff
£601One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Sidcup to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Sidcup to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 09:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:03 Sidcup | 4h25 | 10:28 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:48 Sidcup | 3h40 | 10:28 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:48 Sidcup | 3h45 | 11:33 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:23 Sidcup | 4h11 | 12:34 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sidcup to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sidcup to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 3h 14m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Sidcup to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Sidcup and Cardiff from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£33
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Sidcup to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sidcup 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.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
A day trip from Sidcup to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 14m. Trains run 3 times per day.
The train distance from Sidcup to Cardiff is 228 km.
The train journey from Sidcup to Cardiff covers a distance of 228 km and takes approximately 3h 14m. Trains run 3 per day.
To get from Sidcup to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Sidcup to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Sidcup to Cardiff leaves at 5:04.
The last train from Sidcup to Cardiff departs at 21:20.
Trains from Sidcup to Cardiff run approximately 3 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Sidcup to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £42.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sidcup to Cardiff.
The cheapest way to get from Sidcup to Cardiff is by train, costing approximately £33.
The train station in Sidcup that goes to Cardiff is Sidcup station (SID), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
There is no night train service from Sidcup to Cardiff.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sidcup to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Sidcup to Cardiff.
The train journey from Sidcup to Cardiff offers varied scenery, transitioning from the urban landscapes of Greater London to the rolling hills and countryside of South Wales, providing a pleasant visual experience.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sidcup and Cardiff
Sidcup
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Sidcup is Sidcup. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sidcup for your trip from Sidcup to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:50 Saturday 06:10 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1 only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 side in the forecourt, Platform 2 side in the car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Sidcup
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the main entrance on Jubilee Way
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Sidcup.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
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