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Craven Arms to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Craven Arms to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €10.73, with average prices for this route around €10.73. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
13:08 1 hour 36 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	14:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
13:40 1 hour 39 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	15:19 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
15:10 1 hour 36 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	16:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
15:37 1 hour 40 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	17:17 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:09 1 hour 37 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	18:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:39 1 hour 41 minutes, Direct Craven Arms	19:20 Paris	Find Tickets

Craven Arms to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

06:08

Last train

23:42

Departure station

Craven Arms

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

1 hour 36 minutes

Distance

111 km

Price

€10.73*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Craven Arms to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Craven Arms to Cardiff. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Craven Arms to Cardiff 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 to save an average extra 30%

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 Craven Arms to Cardiff, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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 Craven Arms to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Craven Arms to Cardiff train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Craven Arms to Cardiff Train prices and times

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