Charing Cross to Cardiff Trains

Charing Cross to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charing Cross and Cardiff takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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 18m
Duration: 147 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...

2h 30m

£62–112

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 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:34 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Cardiff? 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.

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Charing Cross to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM

6:30 AM → 8:40 AM

6:56 AM → 9:08 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM

6:30 AM → 8:40 AM

6:56 AM → 9:08 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:36 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

8:31 AM → 10:40 AM

9:31 AM → 11:40 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:29 AM

9:16 AM → 11:27 AM

10:28 AM → 12:34 PM

11:28 AM → 1:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM

6:30 AM → 8:40 AM

6:56 AM → 9:08 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM

6:30 AM → 8:40 AM

6:56 AM → 9:08 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:29 AM → 8:06 AM

6:30 AM → 8:40 AM

6:56 AM → 9:08 AM

7:31 AM → 9:36 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central

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