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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Olton (OLT)

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42

train journeys
per day

88

miles (142 kms)

2hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

04:22 / 00:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Olton (OLT)

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On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Central and Olton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 42 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Central to Olton is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 26 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Olton.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Central to Olton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Central to Olton Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:22
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    05:54
    2 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    08:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    06:23
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    06:53
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    07:23
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    10:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    07:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    07:55
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    08:17
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    11:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    08:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    09:18
    2 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    09:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    09:50
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    2 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    10:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    11:18
    2 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    11:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    2 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:05
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton
  • Mon 6th May
    12:54
    2 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    15:35
    Cardiff Central
    Olton
    Cardiff Central to Olton

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Olton Station

Station name Olton (OLT)
Address Olton station, Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 13:00 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 13:00 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 17:00 - 19:00
Friday 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 11:00 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Central and Olton

The travel time between Cardiff Central and Olton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Central and Olton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 42 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:49.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Central and Olton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Central & Olton. owever, there are 42 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Olton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Central and Olton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.