The average train between Crystal Palace and Cardiff takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Crystal Palace to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Paddington station.
Crystal Palace to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Cardiff train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Crystal Palace and Cardiff is 215.5 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.