The average train between Cardiff and Hanover takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Hanover. 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 Hanover. 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 Hanover at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hanover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Cardiff to Hanover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hanover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Cardiff to Hanover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Hanover is 224.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 45m.