Hawarden to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Hawarden to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hawarden 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 07:53 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 195
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey €43.79 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 19m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Hawarden to Cardiff by train

Considering a train trip from Hawarden to Cardiff? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Hawarden and Cardiff

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €43.79, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Hawarden and Cardiff

If you are taking the train from Hawarden to Cardiff, you will have 16 trains each day (with a departure every 43 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 07:53. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:21. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:53, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:49.

Average train travel time and distance from Hawarden to Cardiff

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 195 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Hawarden and Cardiff tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hawarden and Cardiff are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Hawarden to Cardiff 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: Cardiff.

FAQs about the train journey from Hawarden to Cardiff

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

The total distance between Hawarden and Cardiff is 195 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.