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Cardiff to The Shard trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and The Shard takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to The Shard. 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 17m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£69–138

Cardiff to The Shard train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and The Shard. 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 The Shard at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Shard, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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