Train Hayes to Cardiff from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hayes and Cardiff takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Hayes 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.

3h 22m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes
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3h 21m

£69–143

Hayes to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Hayes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hayes is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6:28 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:28 PM → 10:48 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:28 PM → 11:46 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:28 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hayes 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.

Map of how to get from Hayes to Cardiff.

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Hayes, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Cardiff Central via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 21m.

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