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Kent to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Cardiff takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 49m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 44m
£93–194

Kent to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 213 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Cardiff Central via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 44m.

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