The average train between Finchley and Cardiff takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Finchley 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 Finchley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Finchley is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Finchley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Finchley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Finchley to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Finchley to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Finchley and Cardiff is 206.9 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.