Loughborough to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Loughborough to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Loughborough to Cardiff, 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 00:10 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 199
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey £143.72 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 35m
Train operators 8

Explore Loughborough to Cardiff by train

Thinking about travelling from Loughborough to Cardiff by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Loughborough and Cardiff: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Loughborough to Cardiff:

  • Cheapest tickets: £143.72

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Train times for travel from Loughborough to Cardiff

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 01:00 and the last departure is 23:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:10 and the last train leaves at 21:53. On average, a total of 47 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Loughborough to Cardiff?

On this route spanning 199 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Booking Loughborough to Cardiff trains in advance

Booking your Loughborough to Cardiff tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Loughborough to Cardiff

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Loughborough and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Cardiff city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Loughborough to Cardiff

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

The train journey from Loughborough to Cardiff covers 199 kilometres in total.

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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.