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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Llantrisant
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Llantrisant among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m 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 (12m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €4 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Llantrisant
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Trains from Cardiff to Llantrisant run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Llantrisant trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Llantrisant from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Llantrisant
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Llantrisant
Most Cardiff to Llantrisant trains use the Cardiff Central to Pontyclun station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Llantrisant train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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