The average train between Cardiff and The Esplanade takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to The Esplanade. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and The Esplanade. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:30 PM which arrives into The Esplanade at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at The Esplanade station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to The Esplanade train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Weymouth station.
Book your Cardiff to The Esplanade train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and The Esplanade is 108.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Esplanade via Westbury (Wilts) and Weymouth in around 4h 15m.