The average train between Cardiff and Esher takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Esher. 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 Esher. 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 Esher at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Esher. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Esher station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Cardiff to Esher train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Esher train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Esher train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Esher is 195.4 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 21m.