Train Cardiff to Hayes from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Hayes takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Hayes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent)train London Charing Cross - Hayes

3h 31m

£75–145

Cardiff to Hayes train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Hayes. 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 Hayes at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

1:50 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 5:23 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 5:53 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:24 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Hayes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hayes.

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hayes, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hayes (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 31m.

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