The average train between Cardiff and Ruislip takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Ruislip. 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 Ruislip. 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 Ruislip at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ruislip. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ruislip station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Cardiff to Ruislip train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ruislip train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Ruislip is 191 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m.