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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
4 m
Average duration
4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 1 km distance in an average of 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 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.
05:12PM0h04
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)05:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$31One-way
0 transfers
01:12PM0h04
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)01:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$41One-way
0 transfers
05:31AM0h05
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)05:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$41One-way
0 transfers
05:12PM0h04
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)05:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$31One-way
0 transfers
01:12PM0h04
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)01:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$41One-way
0 transfers
05:31AM0h05
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)05:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$41One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 0 miles (1 km)
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Live departures
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:30 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h04 | 4:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:03 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h03 | 8:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| 5:31 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h05 | 5:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:12 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h04 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 0 miles (1 km) distance in 3m.
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
Distance 0 miles (1 km) |
Average train duration 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 20:03 |
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
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from $3 (€2). 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
3m
Cheapest Price
$3 (€2)
Transport for Wales frequency
7 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: Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€2), while the average price is around $4 (€3).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is by train, with a cost of around $3 (€2).
The first train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 5:31 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Yes, there is a direct train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF). This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
The journey from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Central is brief and primarily urban, offering views of the city's architecture and infrastructure rather than scenic countryside landscapes.
The train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) takes 3m and runs 7 per day.
The last train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 8:03 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Yes, you can do a day trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Central. The journey takes 3m and covers 0 miles (1 km). Trains run frequently with 7 trips per day.
The distance by train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 0 miles (1 km).
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cardiff
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your trip from Cardiff to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information 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 transit 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
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 transit 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Cardiff.
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 transit 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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 transit 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)
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