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Outbound fromCoventry to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 3h 58m to travel from Coventry to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 95 miles (154 km). There are normally 95 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £24.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:20 | |
| Departure station | Coventry | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 22m | |
| Distance | 95 miles (154 km) | |
| Frequency | 95 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £24.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Coventry to Cardiff Central by train
Looking to travel from Coventry to Cardiff Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 58 minutes to travel from Coventry to Cardiff Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 22 minutes though. You'll usually find 95 trains per day running along the 95 miles (154 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cardiff Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Cardiff Central. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Coventry to Cardiff Central in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £24.60.
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Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Cardiff Central
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Coventry to Cardiff Central is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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