The average train between Elsenham and Cardiff takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Elsenham 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 Elsenham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elsenham is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elsenham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Elsenham station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Elsenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Elsenham station.
Elsenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Elsenham to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Elsenham and Cardiff is 239.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Elsenham to Cardiff Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m.