The average train between Cardiff and England takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to England. 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 England. 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 England at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to England. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at England station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cardiff to England train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to England train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to England train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Cardiff and England is 175.6 km. The road distance is 237 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.