Cardiff to Paddock Wood Trains

Cardiff to Paddock Wood trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paddock Wood takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Paddock Wood. 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 26m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £95
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 Paddock Woodtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...

3h 19m

£80–146

Cardiff to Paddock Wood train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Paddock Wood. 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 Paddock Wood at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:21 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Paddock Wood? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Paddock Wood, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paddock Wood via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 19m.

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