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Cardiff to Stonehaven Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Stonehaven? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as JPY 19,453, with average prices for this route around JPY 65,301. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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04:34
10 hours 46 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
15:20
Stonehaven
Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail
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05:54
9 hours 44 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
15:38
Stonehaven
Great Western RailwayCrossCountryScotRail
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06:46
8 hours 52 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
15:38
Stonehaven
Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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06:51
8 hours 47 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
15:38
Stonehaven
Great Western RailwayCrossCountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail
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07:53
8 hours 51 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
16:44
Stonehaven
Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLNER
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09:53
8 hours 47 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
18:40
Paris
Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail
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Cardiff to Stonehaven Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:34
Last train
Last train
22:21
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Stonehaven
Journey time
Journey time
8 hours 47 minutes
Distance
Distance
615 km
Price
Price
JPY 19,453*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Stonehaven

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Stonehaven can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Stonehaven for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Stonehaven, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Stonehaven ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff to Stonehaven more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Stonehaven train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.