Cardiff to Washington Trains

Cardiff to Washington trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Washington takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration: 429 mi
Distance: £189
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 45m

£157–247

Cardiff to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Washington. 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 Washington at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 37m • 3 changes
5:53 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 37m • 3 changes
5:53 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Washington? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Washington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Hylton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 45m.

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