The average train between Cardiff and Spalding takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Spalding. 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 Spalding. 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 Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Spalding? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Spalding station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cardiff to Spalding train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Spalding train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Cardiff to Spalding train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Spalding is 252.7 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Spalding via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 27m.