The average train between Dagenham and Cardiff takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Dagenham 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 Dagenham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dagenham is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dagenham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dagenham station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Dagenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Dagenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dagenham to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dagenham and Cardiff is 231.7 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 3h 4m.