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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Abergavenny among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 40 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (39m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Abergavenny from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Abergavenny is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Abergavenny are Cardiff, Newport, Hereford, Bristol and Swansea. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Abergavenny on Omio.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
Newport is a South Wales city known for its industrial past, the Transporter Bridge and riverside setting on the Usk. Regenerated shopping areas and historic sites give it a practical mix of modern city life and local heritage.
Hereford is a small cathedral city in Herefordshire, known for its medieval centre and cider-making heritage. Its black and white buildings, riverside setting and Mappa Mundi give it a calm, historic character.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Swansea is known for its sweeping bay, maritime past and connection to Dylan Thomas. The city mixes a practical urban centre with a waterfront feel and quick access to the Gower coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Abergavenny is 32.2 miles. Set in picturesque gardens, St Fagans National Museum of History is a popular Cardiff attraction, chronicling 500 years of Welsh history. Abergavenny Museum and Castle offers a more localised exploration of the past, with the addition of beautiful views from the ruined castle.
Train: Trains run daily between Cardiff Central and Abergavenny. The first service leaves Cardiff at 4:35 a.m. and arrives into Abergavenny at 5:21 a.m. Services run at least hourly, with the last train leaving Cardiff at 9:55 p.m. and arriving at Abergavenny at 10:40 p.m. Journeys take between 38 and 46 minutes. Arriva Trains Wales provides the service.
Bus: Buses run between Cardiff and Abergavenny between Mondays and Saturdays, excluding bank holidays. The first service leaves Cardiff's Dumfries Place at 7:45 a.m. and arrives at Abergavenny Bus Station at 9:27 a.m. Buses then depart for Abergavenny at approximately hourly intervals. The last bus departs Cardiff at 5:35 p.m. and arrives at Abergavenny at 7:09 p.m. Journeys take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flight: There are no flights between Cardiff and Abergavenny. The closest airport to both places is Cardiff International Airport. It is 11.8 miles from Cardiff city centre and 44.8 miles from Abergavenny.
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