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Westhoughton to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Looking to travel from Westhoughton to Cardiff Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £16.60, with average prices for this route around £39.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
14:39 Westhoughton	20:22 Cardiff Central	5h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets
16:39 Westhoughton	22:32 Cardiff Central	5h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets
16:39 Westhoughton	00:58+1 Cardiff Central	8h 19m, No direct	Find Tickets
18:41 Westhoughton	02:08+1 Cardiff Central	7h 27m, No direct	Find Tickets
18:45 Westhoughton	06:21+1 Cardiff Central	11h 36m, No direct	Find Tickets
20:33 Westhoughton	07:16+1 Paris	10h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Westhoughton to Cardiff Central train route details

First train

08:39

Last train

22:56

Departure station

Westhoughton

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

5h 33m

Distance

236 km

Price

£16.60*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Westhoughton to Cardiff Central

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Westhoughton to Cardiff Central 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about 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 Westhoughton to Cardiff Central, 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 Westhoughton to Cardiff Central 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 travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Westhoughton to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Westhoughton to Cardiff Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Westhoughton to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Westhoughton to Cardiff Central train route details