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Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Gate and Cardiff takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Forest Gate 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.

2h 34m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 44m
£67–124

Forest Gate to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Forest Gate and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 55m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 55m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 55m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 55m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Gate to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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