The average train between Cardiff and Baldock takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Baldock. 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 Cardiff and Baldock. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Baldock at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Baldock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Baldock station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Cardiff to Baldock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Baldock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Baldock station.
Book your Cardiff to Baldock train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Baldock is 213.6 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Baldock via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 40m.