Train Ilford to Cardiff from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ilford and Cardiff takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Ilford 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 39m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 53m

£68–136

Ilford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ilford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:51 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:34 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:06 AM → 8:06 AM
8h • 1 change
6:13 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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