The average train between Baldock and Cardiff takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Baldock 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 Baldock and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Baldock is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Baldock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Baldock station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Baldock to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Baldock station.
Baldock to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Baldock to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Baldock and Cardiff is 213.6 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Baldock to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 21m.