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Trefforest to Cathays train route details

First train

05:21

Last train

23:31

Departure city

Trefforest

Arrival station

Cathays

Journey time

14m

Distance

10 miles

Price

£5.50*

Train Operators

Transport for Wales

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:50 17m, Direct Trefforest Estate	06:07 Cathays	Find Tickets
06:10 16m, Direct Trefforest Estate	06:26 Cathays	Find Tickets
06:25 42m, Direct Trefforest Estate	07:07 Cathays	Find Tickets
06:31 14m, Direct Trefforest Estate	06:45 Cathays	Find Tickets
06:44 17m, Direct Trefforest Estate	07:01 Cathays	Find Tickets
06:50 17m, Direct Trefforest Estate	07:07 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Cathays

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Hilton Cardiff
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The Royal Hotel Cardiff
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8.3/10
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voco ST. DAVID'S CARDIFF by IHG
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Holiday Inn CARDIFF CITY CENTRE by IHG
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The Parkgate Hotel
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9.2/10
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How to book cheap train tickets from Trefforest to Cathays

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Trefforest to Cathays when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Trefforest to Cathays more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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