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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wrexham to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 22 Nov
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
175 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wrexham to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wrexham to Cardiff will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Wrexham for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.
12:443h34
Wrexham16:18Cardiff
£291One-way
0 changes
08:143h31
Wrexham11:45Cardiff
£531One-way
0 changes
11:143h04
Wrexham14:18Cardiff
£591One-way
0 changes
06:433h04
Wrexham09:47Cardiff
£631One-way
0 changes
11:143h04
Wrexham14:18Cardiff
£591One-way
0 changes
06:433h04
Wrexham09:47Cardiff
£631One-way
0 changes
08:143h31
Wrexham11:45Cardiff
£531One-way
0 changes
12:443h34
Wrexham16:18Cardiff
£291One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wrexham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wrexham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 175 km
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£52 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wrexham to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Wrexham to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:43 Wrexham | 3h04 | 09:47 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Wrexham | 3h31 | 11:45 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:14 Wrexham | 3h04 | 14:18 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wrexham to Cardiff
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Trains from Wrexham to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 3h 4m.
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 £15
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 22:38 |
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 £15
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Wrexham to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Wrexham and Cardiff from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£26
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Wrexham to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wrexham 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 train journey from Wrexham to Cardiff offers a variety of landscapes, passing through the picturesque Welsh countryside, with rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a scenic route.
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.
Booking trains from Wrexham to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
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.
A day trip from Wrexham to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 4m, covering a distance of 175 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Wrexham to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £52.
Yes, there is a direct train between Wrexham and Cardiff. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales.
The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train distance from Wrexham to Cardiff is 175 km.
To get from Wrexham to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in Wrexham that goes to Cardiff is Wrexham Central (WXC), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The train journey from Wrexham to Cardiff covers a distance of 175 km and takes approximately 3h 4m. Trains run 6 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Wrexham to Cardiff.
The first train from Wrexham to Cardiff leaves at 4:22.
Yes, you can take the train from Wrexham to Cardiff.
The last train from Wrexham to Cardiff departs at 22:38.
Trains from Wrexham to Cardiff run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Wrexham to Cardiff.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wrexham and Cardiff
Wrexham
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Wrexham is Wrexham Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wrexham Central for your trip from Wrexham to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Island Green Shopping Park Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the Retail Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wrexham Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station in Retail Park (Argos)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibility
WCLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 06:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) from the car park via the booking office or night gate. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester), Platform 3, and Platform 4 (Wrexham-Bidston Line) via a footbridge and lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Wrexham General
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop in station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Bay. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Bay for your journey to Cardiff from Wrexham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Bay
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park. There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Llanishen
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Station Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the road outside the station
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