The average train between Cardiff and Chigwell takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Chigwell. 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 Chigwell. 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 Chigwell at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chigwell. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Chigwell station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Cardiff to Chigwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Chigwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Chigwell is 226 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m.