The average train between Acton and Cardiff takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Acton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Acton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Acton is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Acton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Acton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Acton to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ealing Broadway station.
Acton to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Acton to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Acton and Cardiff is 201 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Ealing Broadway to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 3h 4m.