The cheapest and fastest trains from Wimbledon to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£157
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wimbledon to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wimbledon to Cardiff will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
To travel from Wimbledon to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Wimbledon to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wimbledon to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £154.
Distance: 205 km
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£158 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wimbledon to Cardiff
Trains from Wimbledon to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £154 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £154 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Wimbledon to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Wimbledon and Cardiff from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
FAQs: Wimbledon to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon and Cardiff
- 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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