The average train between Cardiff and Putney takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Putney. 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 Putney. 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 Putney at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Putney. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Putney station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Cardiff to Putney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Putney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Putney is 205.2 km. The road distance is 241 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.