The average train between Dartford and Cardiff takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford 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 Dartford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Dartford to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dartford to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Cardiff is 235.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h.
