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Compare coach and train for Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff
The cheapest option from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff is coach, with an average price of £41. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 208 km
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3h 13m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff
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Typically, there are 10 trains per day from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff, including direct trains, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 208 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 208 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Lowest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Cardiff from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Cardiff
Most Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cathays. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Welwyn Garden City from Welwyn Garden City city centre
Welwyn Garden City train station facilities and services
Welwyn Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Welwyn Garden City. ATMs are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Welwyn Garden City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Welwyn Garden City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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