The average train between Cardiff and Didcot takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Didcot. 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 3 hours between Cardiff and Didcot. 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 Didcot at 10:34 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Didcot station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
Cardiff to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Cardiff to Didcot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Didcot is 134.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
