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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Llandudno
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
210 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Llandudno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Llandudno will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Llandudno without transferring at least once.
G56132 · G5547809:23AM4h36
Cardiff Central (CDF)01:59PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€611One-way
1 transfer
G56139 · G5544801:23PM4h35
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:58PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€611One-way
1 transfer
G56137 · G5652511:23AM4h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)03:53PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€681One-way
1 transfer
G56051 · G55409 · G5662709:53AM4h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)02:37PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€761One-way
2 transfers
G56053 · G55530 · G5548911:53AM5h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)04:59PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€761One-way
2 transfers
G56137 · G5652511:23AM4h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)03:53PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€681One-way
1 transfer
G56139 · G5544801:23PM4h35
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:58PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€611One-way
1 transfer
G56132 · G5547809:23AM4h36
Cardiff Central (CDF)01:59PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€611One-way
1 transfer
G56051 · G55409 · G5662709:53AM4h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)02:37PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€761One-way
2 transfers
G56053 · G55530 · G5548911:53AM5h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)04:59PMLlandudno station (LLD)
€761One-way
2 transfers
Live departures
Cardiff to Llandudno train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:47 PM
Last updated at 10:47 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G56132 · G55478 | On time 9:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h36 | 1:59 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 1 transfer | |
| G56051 · G55409 · G56627 | On time 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h44 | 2:37 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 2 transfers | |
| G56137 · G56525 | On time 11:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h30 | 3:53 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 1 transfer | |
| G56053 · G55530 · G55489 | On time 11:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h06 | 4:59 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 2 transfers | |
G56053+ W09493+G55489 | On time 11:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h06 | 4:59 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 2 transfers | |
| G56139 · G55448 | On time 1:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h35 | 5:58 PM Llandudno station (LLD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Llandudno
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Llandudno run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 20:43 |
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
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Llandudno trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Llandudno from €40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 6m
Cheapest Price
€40
Transport for Wales frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Llandudno
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Llandudno 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 Llandudno.
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Llandudno can start from as little as €45 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Llandudno is €73; 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 Llandudno train time is 4 h 18 min covering the 209 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Llandudno leaves at 05: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Llandudno leaves at 20: 16.
There are 6 trains a day from Cardiff to Llandudno which require at least one change with Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Cardiff to Llandudno, you can count on Transport for Wales for the best way to get you to Llandudno. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Cardiff to Llandudno and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 16.
A trip to Llandudno from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Llandudno is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Llandudno from Cardiff including taking a coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Llandudno
Cardiff
Llandudno
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Bay. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Bay for your trip from Cardiff to Llandudno.
Cardiff Bay
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost 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 B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Bay
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
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
Cardiff Queen Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
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)
Grangetown
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. The station platforms are only accessible by stairs.
- 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
Public transit options for Grangetown
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Penarth Road
Llanishen
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park. There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
Public transit options for Llanishen
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Station Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the road outside the station
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 Llandudno is Llandudno. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Llandudno for your journey to Llandudno from Cardiff.
Llandudno
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:10 - 17:00 The ticket office is open on Sundays between 10:00 and 17:30 in July and August.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car park
Dining
- La Taverna
- The Cocoa House
- Irish Bar
- The Sunnyside Hotel
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to the station concourse and all platforms.
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Daishs Somerset Hotel
- Imperial Hotel
- Marine Hotel
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Llandudno
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop on the road outside station
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