Train Tickets to Cardiff Central
London Paddington to Cardiff Central
1h 44m
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
45m
Swansea to Cardiff Central
51m
Cardiff Central live timetable
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Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly | 04:15 | 3h 54m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to London Paddington | 05:07 | 2h 9m | Great Western Railway | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Barry Island | 05:15 | 32m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Holyhead | 05:19 | 4h 53m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Cardiff Central to Barry Island | 05:29 | 32m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea to Cardiff Central | 04:57 | 1h 19m | Great Western Railway | On time |
| Swansea to Cardiff Central | 05:51 | 52m | Great Western Railway | On time |
| Barry Island to Cardiff Central | 05:58 | 33m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Bridgend to Cardiff Central | 06:03 | 26m | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Pontypridd to Cardiff Central | 06:16 | 33m | 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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