The cheapest and fastest trains from Twickenham to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Twickenham to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Twickenham to Cardiff will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 2 trains that leave Twickenham for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.




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Compare train and coach for Twickenham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Twickenham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 197 km
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Live departures
Twickenham to Cardiff train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Twickenham | 2h51 | 07:39 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Twickenham | 2h54 | 14:34 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Twickenham to Cardiff
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Twickenham to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Twickenham and Cardiff from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Twickenham and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station. Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details. Step free access for trains towards Twickenham and Strawberry Hill. Steps required for trains towards Richmond. Access for Amyand Road for Platform 3 only.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2; waiting room is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: St Margarets Road (A3004) bus stop J
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday 09:30 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Ramp at approx 1:14 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Wimbledon). Short unevenly-graded floor at approx 1:10 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Richmond). Step-free access between platforms via full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2 - Currently being refurbished
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Twickenham: Waldegrave Road bus stop SH (Opp. St Marys University) To Teddington: Waldegrave Road bus stop SN (outside St Marys University) This is for services between Teddington and Twickenham ONLY For through services to and from Shepperton from/to Twickenham - next to level crossing Journeys starting or finishing at Strawberry Hill: Wellesley Road by station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 06:40 - 20:20 Sunday 07:40 - 19:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 5; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Mezzanine Level
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Richmond and Strawberry Hill: London Road (A310) Bus Stop C outside station Towards Hounslow: Bus Stop on Whitton Road
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- 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
- 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)
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
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