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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Twickenham
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
197 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Twickenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Twickenham will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Twickenham on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
04:54AM3h16
Cardiff08:10AMTwickenham
$801One-way
0 transfers
01:54PM2h46
Cardiff04:40PMTwickenham
$881One-way
0 transfers
08:19AM3h21
Cardiff11:40AMTwickenham
$891One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM4h18
Cardiff08:25AMTwickenham
$1221One-way
0 transfers
01:54PM2h46
Cardiff04:40PMTwickenham
$881One-way
0 transfers
04:54AM3h16
Cardiff08:10AMTwickenham
$801One-way
0 transfers
08:19AM3h21
Cardiff11:40AMTwickenham
$891One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM4h18
Cardiff08:25AMTwickenham
$1221One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Twickenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Twickenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€65 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Twickenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Twickenham trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:11 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:07 AM Cardiff | 4h18 | 8:25 AM Twickenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:54 AM Cardiff | 3h16 | 8:10 AM Twickenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:19 AM Cardiff | 3h21 | 11:40 AM Twickenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:54 PM Cardiff | 2h46 | 4:40 PM Twickenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Twickenham
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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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:03 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Cardiff to Twickenham start from as low as $44 (€36) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $80 (€65) depending on the train type and class.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Twickenham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Twickenham from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€36)
Great Western Rail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
$175 (€143)
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Twickenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Twickenham 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 Twickenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Cardiff to Twickenham offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Severn Estuary, rolling countryside, and charming towns along the route, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Twickenham is ideal for a 1-2 day visit, allowing you to explore key attractions such as the Twickenham Stadium, enjoy riverside walks, and experience local dining and shopping.
A day trip from Cardiff to Twickenham is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 34m. There are 7 trains per day for this route.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Twickenham.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Twickenham is 122 miles (197 km).
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Twickenham can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $44 (€36), while the average price is around $80 (€65).
The first train from Cardiff to Twickenham leaves at 4:55 AM.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Twickenham is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Twickenham.
The train from Cardiff to Twickenham takes 2h 34m and runs 7 per day.
The last train from Cardiff to Twickenham leaves at 10:03 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Twickenham.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Twickenham is Cardiff Central (CDF), which connects to Twickenham station (TWI).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Twickenham.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Twickenham
Cardiff
Twickenham
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Twickenham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
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)
The major train station for arrivals in Twickenham is St Margarets (London). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Margarets (London) for your journey to Twickenham from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station. Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details. Step free access for trains towards Twickenham and Strawberry Hill. Steps required for trains towards Richmond. Access for Amyand Road for Platform 3 only.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2; waiting room is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transit options for St Margarets (London)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: St Margarets Road (A3004) bus stop J
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday 09:30 - 13:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Ramp at approx 1:14 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Wimbledon). Short unevenly-graded floor at approx 1:10 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Richmond). Step-free access between platforms via full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2 - Currently being refurbished
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transit options for Strawberry Hill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Twickenham: Waldegrave Road bus stop SH (Opp. St Marys University) To Teddington: Waldegrave Road bus stop SN (outside St Marys University) This is for services between Teddington and Twickenham ONLY For through services to and from Shepperton from/to Twickenham - next to level crossing Journeys starting or finishing at Strawberry Hill: Wellesley Road by station entrance
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 06:40 - 20:20 Sunday 07:40 - 19:10
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 5; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Mezzanine Level
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Twickenham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Richmond and Strawberry Hill: London Road (A310) Bus Stop C outside station Towards Hounslow: Bus Stop on Whitton Road
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