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Hale to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Hale to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €51.84, with average prices for this route around €123.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:53 4h 31m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	00:24 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
20:39 5h 21m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	02:00 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
23:43 8h 7m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	07:50 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
23:43 9h 35m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	09:18 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
23:50 8h 49m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	08:39 +1 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
23:50 8h 54m, Changes required Hale (Manchester)	08:44 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Hale to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

06:53

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Hale

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

3h 49m

Distance

219 km

Price

€51.84*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Hale to Cardiff Central

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 Hale to Cardiff Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about 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 Hale to Cardiff Central, 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 Hale to Cardiff Central 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, 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 Hale to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Hale to Cardiff Central train ticket types

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Hale to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Hale to Cardiff Central Train Route Details