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Wrexham to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Wrexham to Cardiff Bay? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €16.76, with average prices for this route around €16.76. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
09:35 4h 4m, Changes required Wrexham General	13:39 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
11:48 3h 34m, Changes required Wrexham General	15:22 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
12:40 3h 29m, Changes required Wrexham General	16:09 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
13:49 3h 33m, Changes required Wrexham General	17:22 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
15:51 3h 31m, Changes required Wrexham General	19:22 Cardiff Bay	Find Tickets
17:50 3h 32m, Changes required Wrexham General	21:22 Paris	Find Tickets

Wrexham to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details

First train

09:35

Last train

21:42

Departure station

Wrexham

Arrival station

Cardiff Bay

Journey time

3h 29m

Distance

176 km

Price

€16.76*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Wrexham to Cardiff Bay

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 Wrexham to Cardiff Bay can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Wrexham to Cardiff Bay 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 for greater savings

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 Wrexham to Cardiff Bay, 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 Wrexham to Cardiff Bay 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 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 Wrexham to Cardiff Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Wrexham to Cardiff Bay train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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