The average train between Paddock Wood and Cardiff takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddock Wood is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paddock Wood to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paddock Wood station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Paddock Wood to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Paddock Wood station.
Paddock Wood to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Paddock Wood to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Paddock Wood and Cardiff is 250.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Paddock Wood to Cardiff Central via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 30m.