Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train with Cross Country

Sat, 25 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cross Country
05:063h31
Stoke-on-Trent
08:37Cardiff
£641One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
09:045h07
Stoke-on-Trent
14:11Cardiff
£641One-way
0 changes

Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross CountryCross Country05:06 Stoke-on-Trent3h31 08:37 Cardiff0 changesDirect
Cross CountryCross Country09:04 Stoke-on-Trent5h07 14:11 Cardiff0 changesDirect

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Train times from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 31 m

Average

4 h 19 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

183 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Cross Country
05:063h31
Stoke-on-Trent
08:37Cardiff
£641One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
09:045h07
Stoke-on-Trent
14:11Cardiff
£641One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £15 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
182 km
Average train duration
3h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Trains per day
7
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 52m
First train
04:16
Last train
21:37
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train providers: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains trains Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

For as little as £47 you can travel by train to Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: £47
  • CrossCountry frequency: 11 a day

Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

There are regular flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh every day. The fastest way to fly between these two cities is on non-stop flights, available each day. These direct flights take just under an hour and 20 minutes. Indirect flights, requiring one or more layovers, can take more than four hours of flying time.

Which airlines fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The only airline operating non-stop flights between these two cities is Flybe. Air France, KLM and Alitalia offer some of the indirect flights. All other indirect flights are from airlines in conjunction with each other. These are Air France with KLM and KLM with TAM.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The fastest flights between these two cities are the non-stop flights, available several times a day. These direct flights take less than an hour and 20 minutes of flying time. The frequent indirect flights, requiring one or more layovers at other airports, can take more than four hours of flying time.

How many flights are there from Cardiff to Edinbugh?

There are three direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh every weekday with two daily direct flights on both Saturdays and Sundays. Indirect flights are plentiful, with up to seven flights requiring at least one change available every day of the week. The first flights leave early in the morning on weekdays and a little later at weekends. There are flights throughout the day, with most taking off in the morning and late afternoon peak hours.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Departure airport: Cardiff Airport, about 12 miles from the city centre, is the departure point for these flights. A regular bus service takes passengers from the city centre in just over half an hour. Shuttle buses are available from the nearest railway station with half an hour's train journey time to the city centre. Among the facilities at the airport are shops, food outlets, a currency exchange, public toilets and cash points.

Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport, some nine miles from the city centre, is where flights arrive. Efficient tram and bus services make the journey to the city centre in about half an hour. Among the facilities at this busy airport are shops, food outlets, cafes, a currency exchange, left luggage facilities, public toilets and cash points.

FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff.
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Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff can start from as little as £41 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is £71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent is on average 2 h 52 min   for the 113 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff leaves at 04: 16. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff leaves at 21: 37.
There are 6 trains a day from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 37.
A trip to Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff by train is March.
You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent 2 different ways: train or coach.

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