Cardiff Central Trains Today
4 trains cancelled and 26 late by 15 minutes or more at Cardiff Central so far today.
- Cancelled
- 4
- 15+ min late
- 26
- Ran today
- 307
Next 3 Hours
- 13:10Ebbw Vale Town to MaestegTransport for Wales · Platform 3A · Delayed by a late running train being in front of this one25 min late
- 13:25Nottingham to Cardiff CentralCrossCountryCancelled
- 13:45Cardiff Central to NottinghamCrossCountryCancelled
- 14:25Nottingham to Cardiff CentralCrossCountry · Cancelled because of overcrowding as this train has fewer coaches than normalCancelled
Cancelled and Delayed Trains at Cardiff Central Earlier Today
- 12:26Nottingham to Cardiff CentralCrossCountry24 min late
- 12:20Swansea to London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway · Platform 2 · Delayed by overcrowding because of a rugby match17 min late
- 12:06Maesteg to Ebbw Vale TownTransport for Wales · Platform 0 · Delayed by a fault with the signalling system23 min late
- 11:59Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales · Platform 2 · Delayed by a problem with line-side equipment19 min late
- 11:53Milford Haven to Manchester PiccadillyTransport for Wales · Platform 2 · Delayed by overcrowding earlier on this train's journey22 min late
- 11:45Cardiff Central to NottinghamCrossCountryCancelled
- 11:41Swansea to Newport (South Wales)Transport for Wales · Platform 0 · Delayed by overcrowding because of a rugby match21 min late
- 11:39Rhymney to BridgendTransport for Wales · Platform 7A · Delayed by a shortage of on train staff42 min late
- 11:37Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales · Delayed by train crew being delayed53 min late
- 11:30Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsGreat Western Railway · Platform 1 · Delayed by a fault on a train28 min late
- 11:25Nottingham to Cardiff CentralCrossCountry · Cancelled because of overcrowding because of an earlier cancellationCancelled
- 11:23Cardiff Central to HolyheadTransport for Wales · Platform 0 · Delayed by a fault on a train in front of this one33 min late
And 18 more.
Recent Cardiff Central Disruptions
- Pontypridd to Cardiff Central Trains Cancelled · Wed 11 Nov 2026 · Transport for Wales
- Bridgend to Cardiff Central Trains Cancelled · Mon 26 Oct 2026 · Transport for Wales
Delay History at Cardiff Central
In the last 30 days, 1 in 20 trains at Cardiff Central was 15 or more minutes late, and 675 calls were cancelled.
Last 30 Days
- Trains
- 13,879
- 15+ min late
- 702 (5.1%)
- Cancelled
- 675
Since 2 October
- Trains
- 20,258
- 15+ min late
- 909 (4.5%)
- Cancelled
- 876
Trains calling at Cardiff Central to 13 November 2026, from National Rail's live data.
Who Runs Trains from Cardiff Central
- Transport for Wales Delay RepayFrom 15 min
- Great Western Railway Delay RepayFrom 15 min
- CrossCountry Delay RepayFrom 30 min
Questions
Are trains running from Cardiff Central today?
Yes, mostly. 4 trains have been cancelled at Cardiff Central so far today, and 26 have been 15 minutes or more late.
Can I claim if my Cardiff Central train was cancelled?
Yes, if you got to where you were going 15 minutes or more late because of it (30 minutes with CrossCountry). Railhop finds your train, works out what you're owed and fills in the claim for you to send.
How long do I have to claim?
28 days from the day you travelled, with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry.
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