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Compare train and coach 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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £195.
Distance: 194 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Cardiff
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Trains from Wellingborough to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £195 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 3h 48m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £195 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 16:27 |
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 £13
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Average Duration
3h 48m
Cheapest Price
£195
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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.
The cost of a train ticket from Wellingborough to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £195, while the average price tends to be around £195.
The train journey from Wellingborough to Cardiff covers a distance of 194 km and takes approximately 3h 48m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Wellingborough to Cardiff is 194 km.
The first train from Wellingborough to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Wellingborough to Cardiff departs at 16:27.
Trains from Wellingborough to Cardiff run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Wellingborough to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Wellingborough to Cardiff.
To get from Wellingborough to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Wellingborough to Cardiff.
The train station in Wellingborough that goes to Cardiff is Wellingborough station (WEL), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The cheapest way to get from Wellingborough to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Wellingborough to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Wellingborough to Cardiff offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Northamptonshire countryside, the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, and parts of the scenic Severn Estuary as you approach Cardiff.
A day trip from Wellingborough to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 48m each way. There are 4 trains per day. The distance is 194 km.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Wellingborough to Cardiff.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough and Cardiff
Wellingborough
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Wellingborough is Wellingborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wellingborough for your trip from Wellingborough to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
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Dining
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Accessibility
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Ticket Office
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wellingborough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
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 Wellingborough.
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost 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)
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