Trains from Lancaster to Cardiff

Lancaster to Cardiff train information

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Lancaster in England to Cardiff in Wales as well as the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

There are 179 miles from Lancaster to Cardiff. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Cardiff from Lancaster, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Lancaster to Cardiff train tickets

Lancaster - Cardiff prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Lancaster to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Lancaster to Cardiff trains

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

Discount Lancaster - Cardiff train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Lancaster Cardiff train ticket.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Lancaster to Cardiff? Check with your calculator, considering:

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

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

  Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Lancaster to Cardiff (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

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