The average train between Carshalton and Cardiff takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Carshalton to Cardiff. 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 Carshalton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carshalton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Carshalton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Carshalton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.
Carshalton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Carshalton to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carshalton and Cardiff is 209.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Carshalton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 13m.