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Cardiff to St Erth train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to St Erth, starting from £49.50 and averaging £49.50. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 1m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
17:59 5h 31m, Direct Cardiff Central	23:30 St Erth	Find Tickets
19:00 5h 23m, No direct Cardiff Central	00:23 +1 St Erth	Find Tickets
20:30 10h 49m, No direct Cardiff Central	07:19 +1 St Erth	Find Tickets
22:30 9h 55m, No direct Cardiff Central	08:25 +1 St Erth	Find Tickets
23:30 10h 32m, No direct Cardiff Central	10:02 +1 St Erth	Find Tickets
23:30 10h 57m, No direct Cardiff Central	10:27 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff to St Erth train route details

First train

06:28

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

St Erth

Journey time

5h 1m

Distance

216 km

Price

£49.50*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to St Erth

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff to St Erth during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 St Erth, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to St Erth ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff to St Erth 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 St Erth train prices and times

Cardiff to St Erth train route details