Trains from Ascot to Cardiff

Ascot to Cardiff train information

The journey from Ascot, situated in England and Cardiff, which is in Wales is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

There are 108 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Ascot to Cardiff is approximately 2h28m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Cardiff from Ascot, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Ascot to Cardiff train tickets

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Best prices for Ascot to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Ascot and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Ascot and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Ascot - Cardiff train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Ascot Cardiff train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Ascot to Cardiff? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Ascot Cardiff ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Ascot to Cardiff (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey