The average train between Cardiff and Carshalton takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Carshalton. 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 Carshalton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Carshalton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carshalton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carshalton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Cardiff to Carshalton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Carshalton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Carshalton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Carshalton is 209.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m.