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Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Cardiff takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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 2m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 8m
£70–139

Purley to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Purley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 8m.

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