Train Barking to Cardiff from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barking and Cardiff takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Barking 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 56m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Subway, train

best

Take the subway from Barking station to Paddingtonsubway Hammersmith & City
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...

3h 8m

£72–159

Barking to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Barking and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:23 PM → 8:14 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 8:39 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:53 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barking to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barking to Cardiff.

Launch map view

Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Barking to Cardiff. However, you can take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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