The average train between Cardiff and Hayes takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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.
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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Hayes (Kent) station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Cardiff to Hayes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hayes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hayes (Kent) station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Hayes is 221.9 km. The road distance is 257 km.
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 3m.