Stratford (London) (SRA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train 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

2

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.

Great Western Rail
04:59AM2h40
Stratford (London) (SRA)
07:39AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1761One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
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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€9

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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Journey information

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

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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
6
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
04:59
Last train
10:08
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)

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

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