Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train from $7 (€5) with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$176

Average price

$207

Fastest journey

2 h 40 m

Average duration

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

220 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford (London) (SRA) 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $176.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Stratford (London) (SRA) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Mon, Jul 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.

04:59AM2h40

Stratford (London) (SRA)

07:39AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$1761One-way

0 transfers

05:59AM2h40

Stratford (London) (SRA)

08:39AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$2381One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€74 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

United Kingdom

Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) 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 $7 (€5)

Distance

136 miles (219 km)

Average train duration

2h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

$49 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 28m

First train

04:59

Last train

10:08

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $7 (€5)

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains

For as little as $43 (€34) you can travel by train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this 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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: $43

FAQs: Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

FAQs: Travel by train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

Cheap train tickets from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as $43 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is $78 (€63); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Stratford (London) (SRA) and Cardiff Central (CDF) is on average 2 h 25 min for the 136 mile (219 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Stratford (London) (SRA) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4: 59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4: 16 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF), you can count on Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to Cardiff Central (CDF). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Stratford (London) (SRA) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Stratford (London) (SRA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Stratford (London) (SRA) including taking a train or bus.