The average train between Cardiff and Deal takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Deal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Deal station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Cardiff to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Deal station.
Book your Cardiff to Deal train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cardiff and Deal is 319.6 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Deal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 35m.