Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff

Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train between Southend-on-Sea (East of England) to Cardiff (East Wales). The services on board can change depending on the train company.

On average, it takes approximately 4h38m by train covering a distance of 168 miles to get to Cardiff from Southend-on-Sea. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff train tickets

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Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Southend-on-Sea and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Southend-on-Sea Cardiff train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Southend-on-Sea Cardiff ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey