Train Tickets to Cardiff Central
London Paddington to Cardiff Central
1h 44m
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
46m
Swansea to Cardiff Central
51m
Cardiff Central live timetable
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Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Central to Bargoed | 09:52 | 48m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly | 09:53 | 3h 20m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Treherbert | 09:56 | 1h 8m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Barry Island | 09:59 | 32m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil | 10:00 | 1h 5m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central | 07:58 | 4h 1m | CrossCountry | Exp. 09:54 |
| Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central | 09:52 | 3h 28m | Transport for Wales | Exp. 09:55 |
| Aberdare to Cardiff Central | 09:56 | 1h 5m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Bargoed to Cardiff Central | 09:58 | 47m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Holyhead to Cardiff Central | 09:58 | 4h 30m | Transport for Wales | On time |
Station Details
Address:
Cardiff Central station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EPTicket Office opening hours::
Monday to Saturday open from 06:30 until 19:30
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