Cardiff Central to Snowdown by train
| First train | 20:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:30 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Snowdown | |
| Journey time | From 10h 25m | |
| Distance | 190 miles (306 km) | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern |
How to travel from Cardiff Central to Snowdown by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Snowdown? Look no further.
You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Cardiff Central and Snowdown, which usually take 11 hours 25 minutes to complete the 190 miles (306 km) journey. It can take as little as 10 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Snowdown by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Cardiff Central to Snowdown if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Snowdown? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Snowdown
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