The cheapest and fastest trains from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) 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 Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Thu, Nov 06, 2 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 30 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 24 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:32 AM Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) | 0h27 | 11:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:22 AM Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) | 0h24 | 5:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:21 AM Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) | 0h24 | 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 22:06 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $18 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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FAQs: Trains from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Severn Tunnel Junction (STJ) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:30 Ticket office also opens the same hours on Saturdays when there is an event at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
- Car Park: Severn Tunnel Junction Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms via a footbridge with ramps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine takes debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located behind the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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)

