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Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Charing Cross (Station) takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station). 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 11m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 5m
£63–110

Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Charing Cross (Station). 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 (Station) at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 20m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Charing Cross (Station)? 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: 147.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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