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Broadbottom to Cardiff train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Broadbottom to Cardiff, starting from £39.00 and averaging £103.70. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 54m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:00 4h 37m, 2 change Broadbottom	20:37 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
16:30 4h 26m, 1 change Broadbottom	20:56 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:29 4h 21m, 1 change Broadbottom	21:50 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
18:29 4h 36m, 1 change Broadbottom	23:05 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
19:30 4h 42m, 1 change Broadbottom	00:12 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Broadbottom to Cardiff train route details

First train

06:23

Last train

19:30

Departure city

Broadbottom

Arrival city

Cardiff

Journey time

3h 54m

Distance

145 miles

Price

£39.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Broadbottom to Cardiff

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Broadbottom to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Broadbottom to Cardiff, 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 Broadbottom to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Broadbottom to Cardiff train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Broadbottom to Cardiff with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
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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