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Montrose to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Montrose to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €65.17, with average prices for this route around €310.18. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:35 8h 9m, Changes required Montrose	14:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:58 7h 48m, Changes required Montrose	16:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:58 9h 7m, Changes required Montrose	18:05 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:58 9h 30m, Changes required Montrose	18:28 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
09:18 8h 26m, Changes required Montrose	17:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
10:33 8h 13m, Changes required Montrose	18:46 Paris	Find Tickets

Montrose to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

06:35

Last train

23:07

Departure station

Montrose

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

7h 48m

Distance

586 km

Price

€65.17*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Montrose to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Montrose to Cardiff 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.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Montrose to Cardiff for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Montrose 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 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 Montrose to Cardiff ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Montrose to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Montrose to Cardiff train ticket types

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

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Montrose to Cardiff Train prices and times

Montrose to Cardiff Train Route Details