The average train between Cardiff and Islington takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Islington. 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 Islington. 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 Islington at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Islington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Islington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Cardiff to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Islington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Islington is 213 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
