The average train between Gravesend and Cardiff takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International 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 Gravesend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Gravesend to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Gravesend to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gravesend to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gravesend and Cardiff is 246 km. The road distance is 276 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.