The average train between Eltham and Cardiff takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 Eltham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Eltham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Eltham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Eltham to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eltham and Cardiff is 223.9 km. The road distance is 251 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.