Cardiff to Richmond by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Richmond

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Richmond, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 199
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey £81.26 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 4m
Train operators 7

Cardiff to Richmond by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Cardiff to Richmond? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 199 kilometres.

Train cost between Cardiff to Richmond

Getting from Cardiff to Richmond by rail typically costs £81.26, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Cardiff to Richmond departure frequency and train timetable

With 52 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 14 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:15 and the last one is at 23:27. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:56, with the last one at 23:05.

Travel time and distance between Cardiff and Richmond

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a total of 199 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Cardiff and Richmond

Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Richmond can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Cardiff to Richmond

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Richmond city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Richmond

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Richmond? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Cardiff and Richmond is 199 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.