The average train between Cardiff and Crystal Palace takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Cardiff to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Crystal Palace train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Crystal Palace is 215.5 km. The road distance is 253 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.