The average train between Cardiff and Southwark takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Southwark. 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 Southwark. 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 Southwark at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Southwark station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Cardiff to Southwark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Southwark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Southwark is 213 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m.