The cheapest and fastest trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) 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 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 35 trains that leave Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Thu, Jun 04, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
Y6208910:05 AM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)10:41 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y621082:05 PM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)2:41 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y630695:05 PM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)5:41 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y622624:05 PM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)4:41 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y630656:05 PM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)6:41 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
W4381110:04 PM0h32Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)10:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y630618:05 PM0h35Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)8:40 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y622719:05 PM0h35Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)9:40 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y6208910:05 AM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)10:41 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Y621082:05 PM0h36Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)2:41 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.75 (€-2.22). The journey takes 37m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y63071 | On time 7:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 7:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44101+ W35437 | On time 7:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y63061 | On time 8:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h35 | 8:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44113+ G15051 | On time 8:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h05 | 9:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62271 | 9:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h35 | 9:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44111+ V85070 | On time 9:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h04 | 10:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W43811 | On time 10:04 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h32 | 10:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43701 · G39121 | On time 10:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h27 | 11:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y61829 | On time 11:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 11:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44491 · G39487 | On time 11:12 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h26 | 12:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62109 | 6:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 6:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44485+ W35167 | 6:11 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h07 | 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62121 | 7:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 7:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44011+ G15041 | 7:10 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h00 | 8:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62088 | 8:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 8:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44086+ W35432 | 8:11 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h05 | 9:16 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62134 | 9:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 9:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44014+ W35178 | 9:11 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h04 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62089 | 10:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 10:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44114+ G15045 | 10:11 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h04 | 11:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62086 | 11:05 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 11:41 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44030+ G15046 | 11:11 AM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h06 | 12:17 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62091 | 12:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 12:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44016+ W35434 | 12:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 1:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62093 | 1:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 1:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44099+ W35188 | 1:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 2:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62108 | 2:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 2:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44081+ G15049 | 2:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 3:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62242 | 3:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 3:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44091+ W35435 | 3:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 4:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y62262 | 4:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 4:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W43819+ W35198 | 4:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 5:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y63069 | 5:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 5:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44090+ G15050 | 5:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h03 | 6:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
Y63065 | 6:05 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h36 | 6:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W44130+ W35202 | 6:11 PM Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1h04 | 7:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from $8 (€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 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) 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.

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