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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Cardiff
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Cardiff will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
Of the 1 trains that leave Truro for Cardiff on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.
12:54 PM4h43Truro5:37 PMCardiff$1821One-way0 transfers
- 12:54 PM4h43Truro5:37 PMCardiff$1821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Truro to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Cardiff:
A bus is $141 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Cardiff costing on average $182 (€145).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $182 (€145) compared to roughly $72 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-110.48 (€-88.14). The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 30m 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
Truro to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:54 PM Truro | 4h43 | 5:37 PM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Cardiff
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Trains from Truro to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $181 (€144) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $181 (€144) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western from Truro to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Truro and Cardiff from $26 (€21). 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 Truro to Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Truro to Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental- 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)
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