The average train between Croydon and Cardiff takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Croydon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Croydon to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Cardiff is 213.8 km. The road distance is 257 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.
