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Basildon to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Cardiff takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon 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.

3h 25m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 50m
£74–170

Basildon to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Basildon, 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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