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Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £1.90, with average prices for this route around £5.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
07:43 Cheltenham Spa	08:59 Cardiff Central	1h 16m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:15 Cheltenham Spa	09:25 Cardiff Central	1h 10m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:26 Cheltenham Spa	09:35 Cardiff Central	1h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:43 Cheltenham Spa	10:01 Cardiff Central	1h 18m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:52 Cheltenham Spa	10:09 Cardiff Central	1h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:15 Cheltenham Spa	10:25 Paris	1h 10m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central train route details

First train

05:38

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Cheltenham Spa

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

1h 7m

Distance

55 miles

Price

£1.90*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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