The average train between Cardiff and Witham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Witham. 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 Witham. 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 Witham at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Witham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Witham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Cardiff to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Cardiff to Witham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Witham is 266 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Witham (Essex) via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 16m.