Train Cardiff to Shenfield from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Shenfield takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Shenfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 17m

£82–156

Cardiff to Shenfield train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Shenfield. 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 Shenfield at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:50 PM → 8:47 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 9:17 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 10:10 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:18 PM → 11:10 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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