The average train between London and Cardiff takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
London to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your London to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Cardiff is 211.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
