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Compare train and coach for Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 178 km
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£78 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08681+ P06805+P08241 | On time 10:00 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h36 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| P08685 · P09598 · P08242 | On time 10:40 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h36 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| P08687+P06835+P08243 | On time 11:00 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h35 | 13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| P08691 · P09604 · P08244 | On time 11:40 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h27 | 14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| P08693+P06860+P08245 | On time 12:00 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h36 | 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| P08697 · P09607 · P08246 | On time 12:40 Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h29 | 15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
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 £16
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 21:40 |
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 £16
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£34
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£127
first_great_western frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
The train distance from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 178 km.
Booking trains from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) covers a distance of 178 km and takes approximately 2h 19m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The first train from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4:53.
The cheapest way to get from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The last train from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) departs at 21:40.
Trains from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
There is no night train service from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
To get from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Yes, you can take the train from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
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Important Stations and Airports in Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Windsor
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Windsor is Windsor & Eton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Windsor & Eton Central for your trip from Windsor to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 08:20 - 17:50
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible taxis: Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: These are located approximatly 100m from station entrance
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to platform entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Windsor & Eton Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop outside Hare & Garter, Opposite Windsor Castle
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 Windsor.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost 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)
Most popular train connections from Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
Most popular trains to and from Cardiff Central (CDF) and Windsor & Eton Central (WNC)
Most popular train connections to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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