The average train between Cardiff and Clapham takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Clapham. 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 every 2 hours between Cardiff and Clapham. 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 Clapham at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Clapham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Cardiff to Clapham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Clapham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Clapham is 210.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m.