4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Tenby
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Tenby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Tenby will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Tenby on Sat, Nov 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Tenby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Tenby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 107 km
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€25 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Tenby train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Tenby trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G56301 | On time 8:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 11:37 AM Tenby station (TEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G56310 | On time 10:54 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 1:36 PM Tenby station (TEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G56322 | On time 12:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h45 | 3:36 PM Tenby station (TEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 P08243+G56332 | On time 1:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h59 | 5:36 PM Tenby station (TEN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Tenby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Tenby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 21:46 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Tenby trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Tenby from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Rail
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Trains from Cardiff to Tenby
Railway service between Cardiff and Tenby is operated by Arriva Trains Wales. Trains on this route partially follow the coast and take an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. There are eight trains every day, some of which are direct and others entail a transfer in Carmarthen or Swansea. The first train departs daily at 6:42 a.m. and the last at 7:04 p.m., although there is a later option (the 1:51 a.m. departure) that takes five hours and 30 minutes and serves as an overnight train.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cardiff to Tenby?
Departure Station: Cardiff Central, which has a convenient location between St Mary Street and the Millennium Stadium. City buses going to Cardiff Bay depart from St Mary Street, opposite the Travelodge Hotel and only 100 metres from the station.
Arrival Station: Tenby Train Station. Although the station is outside of the downtown area, the majority of tourist attractions (including the Art Gallery, Tenby Castle, and Harbour Beach) can be easily reached on foot and are no further than a 10-15 minute walk.
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Tenby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Tenby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tenby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Tenby, located 0.2 miles (257 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Tenby
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- 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
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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.
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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)
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Penarth Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access to the platform from Pen y Dre.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Along the A470 (Northern Avenue) towards Cardiff at the bus stop after the junction with Caedelyn Road
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Office- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Pembroke Dock) from the car park. Access to Platform 2 (to Carmarthen) is via an end of platform ramp and a foot crossing across the railway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: located in station car park
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park
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