Croydon to Cardiff train from $11 (€9) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Croydon to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest

$41

Average

$62

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Croydon to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:56AM3h21

Croydon

12:17PMCardiff

$411One-way

0 transfers

11:01AM3h15

Croydon

02:16PMCardiff

$651One-way

0 transfers

10:01AM3h05

Croydon

01:06PMCardiff

$661One-way

0 transfers

07:20AM3h51

Croydon

11:11AMCardiff

$661One-way

0 transfers

05:51PM3h59

Croydon

09:50PMCardiff

$721One-way

0 transfers

Croydon to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Great Western Railway	08:56AM Croydon	3h21	12:17PM Cardiff	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	05:15AM Croydon	2h53	08:08AM Cardiff	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	05:25AM Croydon	3h11	08:36AM Cardiff	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	10:01AM Croydon	3h05	01:06PM Cardiff	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	07:20AM Croydon	3h51	11:11AM Cardiff	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Croydon to Cardiff?

The best time to book your train from Croydon to Cardiff is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Croydon to Cardiff route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Croydon to Cardiff per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Croydon to Cardiff.

Trains

from $108

Fastest train times from Croydon to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

3 h 29 m

Trains per day

Distance

214 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Croydon for Cardiff every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:15AM2h53

Croydon

08:08AMCardiff

$2091One-way

0 transfers

10:01AM3h05

Croydon

01:06PMCardiff

$661One-way

0 transfers

05:00AM3h08

Croydon

08:08AMCardiff

$1621One-way

0 transfers

05:25AM3h11

Croydon

08:36AMCardiff

$1771One-way

0 transfers

04:54AM3h14

Croydon

08:08AMCardiff

$2111One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Croydon to Cardiff

Trains from Croydon to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€34) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.

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 $11 (€9)

Distance

132 miles (213 km)

Average train duration

3h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

$38 (€34)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 40m

First train

04:39

Last train

23:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $11 (€9)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern and Thameslink from Croydon to Cardiff trains

Great Western Rail, Southern and Thameslink trains will get you between Croydon and Cardiff from $38 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Great Western Rail from Croydon to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $38

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from Croydon to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $255
Southern frequency: 5 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Croydon to Cardiff with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: $224
Thameslink frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Trains from Croydon to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from Croydon to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Croydon to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Croydon to Cardiff can start from as little as $38 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Croydon to Cardiff is $148 (€132); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cardiff from Croydon is on average 2 h 40 min for the 132 mile (213 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cardiff from Croydon by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Croydon to Cardiff leaves at 4: 39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Croydon to Cardiff leaves at 11: 11 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Croydon to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Croydon to Cardiff, you can count on Great Western Rail or Thameslink for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Croydon to Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 11 PM.

A trip to Cardiff from Croydon is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Croydon to Cardiff by train is December.

You have options as you can travel between Croydon and Cardiff 2 different ways: train or bus.