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Harpenden to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Harpenden to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €36.15, with average prices for this route around €36.15. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:17 3h 22m, Changes required Harpenden	08:39 Cardiff Central	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:49 3h 19m, Changes required Harpenden	09:08 Cardiff Central	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:34 3h 1m, Changes required Harpenden	09:35 Cardiff Central	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
07:05 3h 4m, Changes required Harpenden	10:09 Cardiff Central	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
07:35 3h 2m, Changes required Harpenden	10:37 Cardiff Central	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
08:05 3h 2m, Changes required Harpenden	11:07 Paris	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets

Harpenden to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

05:17

Last train

22:22

Departure station

Harpenden

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

2h 53m

Distance

199 km

Price

€36.15*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Harpenden to Cardiff

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 Harpenden to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, 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 Harpenden to Cardiff, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Harpenden to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Harpenden to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Harpenden to Cardiff Train prices and times

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