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Cardiff Central to Newtown train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Newtown? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 28.29, with average prices for this route around AU$ 28.29. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:42 3h 22m, No direct Cardiff Central	22:04 Newtown (Powys)	Find Tickets
22:30 10h 8m, No direct Cardiff Central	08:38 +1 Newtown (Powys)	Find Tickets
22:36 10h 2m, No direct Cardiff Central	08:38 +1 Newtown (Powys)	Find Tickets
23:00 11h 41m, No direct Cardiff Central	10:41 +1 Newtown (Powys)	Find Tickets
23:36 11h 5m, No direct Cardiff Central	10:41 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Central to Newtown train route details

First train

08:42

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Newtown

Journey time

2h 42m

Distance

116 km

Price

AU$ 28.29*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Newtown

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Newtown can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

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 travellers. 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 Cardiff Central to Newtown, 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 Cardiff Central to Newtown ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling 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 travelling from Cardiff Central to Newtown more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Central to Newtown train ticket types

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

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