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Trip Overview

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.

2h 5m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Charing Cross Road train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 10m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Charing Cross Road? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charing Cross Road, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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