Staines to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Staines to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Staines 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 00:23 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 185
Trains / day 49 View all
Cheapest journey €73.27 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 3m
Train operators 6

Explore Staines to Cardiff by train

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

Cost of train travel from Staines to Cardiff

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Staines to Cardiff:

  • Cheapest ticket: €73.27

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Staines to Cardiff

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Staines to Cardiff:

  • 00:23 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:53 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:53 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 19 minutes from Staines toward Cardiff.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 49 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Staines to Cardiff

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 26 minutes, crossing a total distance of 185 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Staines and Cardiff

Tickets for travel between Staines and Cardiff can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Staines 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 Staines to Cardiff

Want to know more about your journey from Staines 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 Staines and Cardiff by train is 185 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.