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Irvine to Cardiff Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Irvine to Cardiff, starting from TWD 2,592 and averaging TWD 2,592. The entire journey takes no more than 6h 51m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:53 6h 59m, Changes required Irvine	13:52 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:42 7h 2m, Changes required Irvine	14:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:23 7h 21m, Changes required Irvine	15:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
09:23 7h 23m, Changes required Irvine	16:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
10:53 6h 51m, Changes required Irvine	17:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
11:23 7h 23m, Changes required Irvine	18:46 Paris	Find Tickets

Irvine to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

06:53

Last train

23:23

Departure station

Irvine

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

6h 51m

Distance

472 km

Price

TWD 2,592*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Irvine to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Irvine to Cardiff train ticket types

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Irvine to Cardiff Train prices and times

Irvine to Cardiff Train Route Details