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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£244
Average price
£244
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Cardiff will cost around £244 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £244.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wellingborough for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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 for Wellingborough to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £123.
Distance: 194 km
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£153 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Wellingborough to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 03:41 Wellingborough | 4h27 | 08:08 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Cardiff
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Trains from Wellingborough to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £123 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £123 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 16:27 |
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FAQs: Wellingborough to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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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)
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