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Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $12.58, with average prices for this route around $12.58.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:12 2 hours 3 minutes, Changes required Craven Arms	21:15 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
19:47 1 hour 47 minutes, Changes required Craven Arms	21:34 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
20:09 2 hours 6 minutes, Changes required Craven Arms	22:15 Cardiff Queen Street	Find Tickets
23:42 5 hours 52 minutes, Changes required Craven Arms	05:34 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street Train Route Details

First train

06:08

Last train

23:42

Departure station

Craven Arms

Arrival station

Cardiff Queen Street

Journey time

1 hour 47 minutes

Distance

110 km

Price

$12.58*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street

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 Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street can result in significant cost savings.

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 Queen Street 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

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 Queen Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street 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 Queen Street Train prices and times

Craven Arms to Cardiff Queen Street Train Route Details