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Cardiff Central to Cookham by train

First train

04:07

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Cookham

Journey time

From 1h 57m

Distance

106 miles (170 km)

Frequency

17 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway

How to travel from Cardiff Central to Cookham by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Cookham? Look no further.

You'll usually find 17 trains per day running between Cardiff Central and Cookham, which usually take 3 hours 2 minutes to complete the 106 miles (170 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 57 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cookham by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Cookham.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cookham if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Cookham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff Central to Cookham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Cardiff Central to Cookham take?

The average journey time by train between Cardiff Central and Cookham is 3 hours and 2 minutes, with around 17 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Cardiff Central and Cookham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Cardiff Central to Cookham is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Cardiff Central to Cookham?

No, there are no direct train services from Cardiff Central to Cookham. Travelling from Cardiff Central to Cookham by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Cardiff Central to Cookham leave?

The first train from Cardiff Central to Cookham leaves at 04:07. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Cardiff Central to Cookham leave?

The last train from Cardiff Central to Cookham leaves at 23:30. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Cardiff Central and Cookham by train?

Trains travelling from Cardiff Central to Cookham cover a distance of around 106 miles (170 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cookham to Cardiff Central.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cookham

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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