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Cardiff to Widnes Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Widnes? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 23,12 USD, with average prices for this route around 24,49 USD. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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11:53 3 год 53 хв, Changes required Cardiff Central	15:46 Hough Green	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
11:53 4 год 13 хв, Changes required Cardiff Central	16:06 Widnes		Find Tickets
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12:53 4 год 13 хв, Changes required Cardiff Central	17:06 Widnes		Find Tickets
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Cardiff to Widnes Train Route Details

First train

04:32

Last train

22:21

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Widnes

Journey time

3 год 50 хв

Distance

215 km

Price

23,12 USD*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Widnes

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Widnes can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Widnes for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Widnes, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff to Widnes more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Widnes train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Cardiff to Widnes Train prices and times

Cardiff to Widnes Train Route Details