The average train between Cardiff and Gravesend takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Gravesend. 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 Gravesend. 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 Gravesend at 12:13 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 Gravesend. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Gravesend station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Cardiff to Gravesend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Gravesend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Gravesend train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cardiff and Gravesend is 246 km. The road distance is 276 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.