Trains to Cardiff Central

All trains to Cardiff Central

Discover all cities, trains, and train stations connected to Cardiff Central.

With direct train routes from 27 prominent cities across the United Kingdom, Cardiff Central is well-connected.

Many cities and towns across Europe are connected to Cardiff Central with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like Paris, Brussels or Berlin!

For those looking to explore Cardiff Central from the United Kingdom, high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains are available that connect major cities like London, Bristol Temple Meads, Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle to Cardiff Central.

In addition, lots of shorter routes, national and regional stations, are connected by train to Cardiff Central.

Interesting fact: the longest direct journey to Cardiff Central spans 230 km (143 miles) from Penzance, offering an immersive 5-hour adventure from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom!

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How to get to Cardiff Central by train: Your Ultimate Guide

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International trains to Cardiff Central

Trains from France to Cardiff Central

From Paris or Lille, at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Belgium to Cardiff Central

From Brussels, at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Antwerp, Ghent, Liège, Bruges or Namur, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from the Netherlands to Cardiff Central

From Amsterdam or Rotterdam, at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from The Hague, Utrecht, Groningen, Eindhoven or Breda, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Germany to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt (Main) or Stuttgart, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Austria to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck or Wels Hbf, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Spain to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Barcelona, Girona or Figueres - Vilafant, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Italy to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Milan, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Switzerland to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne or Vallorbe, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Luxembourg to Cardiff Central

If you want to visit Cardiff Central from Luxembourg, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains across the United Kingdom to Cardiff Central

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Tips for Cheap train tickets to Cardiff Central

Book Early: Take advantage of early booking windows, which in the United Kingdom typically open 3-4 months before departure, with some routes offering bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Avoid Peak Hours: Opt for off-peak travel times, such as early mornings or early afternoons, to avoid crowded trains and potentially secure lower fares.

Flexibility Pays Off: Remain flexible with your travel dates and times to capitalize on the best deals and discounted fares available.