The average train between Harpenden and Cardiff takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Harpenden to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Harpenden to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Cardiff is 198.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 6m.
