Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction, 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 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 24m View journey
Distance (km) 30
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey £39.20 View journey
Avg journey time 31m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction

So you’re considering going from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel Junction

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction start at £39.20. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction:

  • 05:15 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:47 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:10 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:18 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 16 minutes from Cardiff toward Severn Tunnel Junction.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 40 trains serving this route each day.

Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 30 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 24 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel Junction?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Severn Tunnel Junction.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction

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

The total distance from Cardiff to Severn Tunnel Junction is 30 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.