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Balham to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balham and Cardiff takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham 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.

2h 40m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 14m
£67–150

Balham to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Balham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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