The average train between Cardiff and Hatfield takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hatfield. 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 Hatfield. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Hatfield at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hatfield station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Cardiff to Hatfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hatfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Hatfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Cardiff and Hatfield is 206.5 km. The road distance is 265 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.