The average train between Cardiff and Slough takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Slough. 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 Slough. 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 Slough at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Slough. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Slough station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Cardiff to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Slough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Slough is 178.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m.