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Cardiff to Waterloo Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Waterloo Station takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Waterloo Station. 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 14m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 23m
£67–130

Cardiff to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 148 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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