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The cheapest and fastest trains from Warwick to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
141 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warwick to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warwick to Cardiff will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Warwick 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 141 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.
08:333h32
Warwick12:05Cardiff
£941One-way
0 changes
10:083h26
Warwick13:34Cardiff
£1471One-way
0 changes
10:083h26
Warwick13:34Cardiff
£1471One-way
0 changes
08:333h32
Warwick12:05Cardiff
£941One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Warwick to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warwick to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 141 km
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2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warwick to Cardiff
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Trains from Warwick to Cardiff run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 3h 1m.
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 £11
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:03 |
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 £11
Train companies: CrossCountry from Warwick to Cardiff trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Warwick and Cardiff from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£42
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Warwick to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warwick 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.
The train distance from Warwick to Cardiff is 141 km.
The train journey from Warwick to Cardiff offers a pleasant view of the British countryside, with stretches of green fields and rolling hills, especially as you approach the scenic landscapes of South Wales.
The train journey from Warwick to Cardiff covers a distance of 141 km and takes approximately 3h 1m. Trains run 2 per day.
To get from Warwick to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Warwick to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Warwick to Cardiff departs at 21:03.
Trains from Warwick to Cardiff run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Warwick to Cardiff.
There is no night train service from Warwick to Cardiff.
A day trip from Warwick to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 1m. Trains run 2 times per day.
Booking trains from Warwick to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Warwick to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £86.
The cheapest way to get from Warwick to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The train station in Warwick that goes to Cardiff is Warwick station (WRW), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Warwick to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Warwick to Cardiff.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Warwick and Cardiff
Warwick
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Warwick is Warwick. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Warwick for your trip from Warwick to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 06:25 - 12:55 Sunday Closed
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B3. There is step free access to Platform 1 (northbound services) only.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The height of the display screen on the ticket machine is adjustable.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:25 - 18:35 Saturday 06:30 - 17:05 Sunday 08:40 - 16:10
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On the ground floor in the main station building.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Warwick Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
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 Warwick.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information 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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