The average train between Cardiff and Charing Cross Road takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road. 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 Charing Cross Road. 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 Charing Cross Road at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Charing Cross Road station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Charing Cross Road is 211.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m.