The average train between Coulsdon and Cardiff takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Coulsdon 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 Coulsdon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coulsdon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Coulsdon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coulsdon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Coulsdon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Coulsdon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Coulsdon to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Coulsdon and Cardiff is 211.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.