Explore Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway by train

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

Train cost for travel between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale Parkway

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 US$8.18, 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.

Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:34.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:05.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:33.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:02.

  • 26 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 45 minutes.

Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 32 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 53 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Further insights on trains from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Ebbw Vale Parkway city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale Parkway by train?

The train journey from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway covers 32 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at US$8.18. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When can I start booking my Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Cardiff to Ebbw Vale Parkway?

The fastest journey takes 53 minutes.