The average train between Cardiff and Acton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Acton. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Acton. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Acton at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Acton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Acton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Cardiff to Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ealing Broadway station.
Book your Cardiff to Acton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Acton is 201 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ealing Broadway via Reading in around 2h 54m.
