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Cardiff Central to Ormskirk train prices and times
Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £29.00, with average prices for this route around £29.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
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13:23 Cardiff Central | 18:00 Ormskirk | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
13:53 Cardiff Central | 19:00 Ormskirk | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
13:53 Cardiff Central | 19:30 Ormskirk | West Midlands Trains![]() | Find Tickets |
15:23 Cardiff Central | 20:00 Ormskirk | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
15:51 Cardiff Central | 21:00 Ormskirk | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
16:16 Cardiff Central | 21:30 Paris | West Midlands Trains![]() | Find Tickets |
Cardiff Central to Ormskirk train route details

First train
05:19

Last train
22:21

Journey time
4h 37m

Distance
146 miles

Price
£29.00*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk

Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk 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
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about 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 Cardiff Central to Ormskirk, 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%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Cardiff Central to Ormskirk train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Cardiff Central to Ormskirk with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
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
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.

Advance train tickets
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
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.











