Par to Cardiff by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Par to Cardiff? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 164 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Par and Cardiff

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £168.96, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Par and Cardiff

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 3 trains make this journey of 164 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Par is at 07:03 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 17:53.

During the weekend, 09:54 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 17:54 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Par to Cardiff

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 8 minutes, spanning 164 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Par and Cardiff?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Par and Cardiff 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Cardiff

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Cardiff.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Par to Cardiff by train?

The total distance between Par and Cardiff by train is 164 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Par to Cardiff?

The cheapest fare on this route is £168.96. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Par to Cardiff train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Par to Cardiff?

The fastest jouney takes 4 hours and 8 minutes.