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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Fleet
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€110
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
164 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Fleet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Fleet will cost around €110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Fleet on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:50AM2h34
Cardiff01:24PMFleet
€561One-way
0 transfers
04:54AM2h31
Cardiff07:25AMFleet
€1031One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM4h31
Cardiff08:38AMFleet
€1721One-way
0 transfers
04:54AM2h31
Cardiff07:25AMFleet
€1031One-way
0 transfers
10:50AM2h34
Cardiff01:24PMFleet
€561One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM4h31
Cardiff08:38AMFleet
€1721One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Fleet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Fleet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€71 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Fleet train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:32 AM
Last updated at 12:32 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:07 AM Cardiff | 4h31 | 8:38 AM Fleet | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Fleet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Fleet run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 21:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Fleet trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Fleet from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
€49
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
€166
first_great_western frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Fleet
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Fleet easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Fleet.
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Fleet can start from as little as €52 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Fleet is €93; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Fleet train travel time is 2 h 31 min for the 164 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Fleet leaves at 05: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Fleet leaves at 21: 50.
There are 5 trains a day from Cardiff to Fleet which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Cardiff to Fleet, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Fleet. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Cardiff and Fleet and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 50.
A trip to Fleet from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Fleet is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Fleet including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Fleet
Cardiff
Fleet
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Fleet.
Cathays
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Ninian Park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Fleet is Fleet. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fleet for your journey to Fleet from Cardiff.
Fleet
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Fleet
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Fleet Road
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