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Cardiff to Long Eaton Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Long Eaton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as JPY 4,043, with average prices for this route around JPY 6,337. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
11:45 3h 2m, Direct Cardiff Central	14:47 Long Eaton	Find Tickets
11:50 3h 8m, Changes required Cardiff Central	14:58 Long Eaton	Find Tickets
12:45 2h 59m, Direct Cardiff Central	15:44 Long Eaton	Find Tickets
12:50 3h 11m, Changes required Cardiff Central	16:01 Long Eaton	Find Tickets
13:45 2h 59m, Direct Cardiff Central	16:44 Long Eaton	Find Tickets
13:50 3h 11m, Changes required Cardiff Central	17:01 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff to Long Eaton Train Route Details

First train

05:54

Last train

21:45

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Long Eaton

Journey time

2h 59m

Distance

205 km

Price

JPY 4,043*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Long Eaton

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 Cardiff to Long Eaton 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 Cardiff to Long Eaton 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Cardiff to Long Eaton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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 Cardiff to Long Eaton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Long Eaton 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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