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Charing Cross to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charing Cross and Cardiff takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Charing Cross 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.

2h 19m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 34m
£63–140

Charing Cross to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Charing Cross and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 147.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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