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Cardiff to Spalding Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Spalding, starting from JPY 9,195 and averaging JPY 9,562. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 51 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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17:45
5 hours 45 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
23:30
Spalding
CrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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17:50
5 hours 40 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
23:30
Spalding
Great Western RailwayCrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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19:18
4 hours 12 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
23:30
Spalding
Great Western RailwayLNEREast Midlands Railway
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21:20
9 hours 38 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
06:58
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Spalding
Great Western RailwayThameslinkEast Midlands Railway
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21:30
9 hours 28 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
06:58
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Spalding
Great Western RailwayThameslinkEast Midlands Railway
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21:45
10 hours 10 minutes, Changes required
Cardiff Central
07:55
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Paris
CrossCountryEast Midlands Railway
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Cardiff to Spalding Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:30
Last train
Last train
21:45
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Spalding
Journey time
Journey time
3 hours 51 minutes
Distance
Distance
253 km
Price
Price
JPY 9,195*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Spalding

Traveling in off-peak train times

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 Cardiff to Spalding can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Spalding 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%

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 to Spalding, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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 Cardiff to Spalding more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Spalding train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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