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Trip Overview

The average train between Romford and Cardiff takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Romford 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 50m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Romford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Romford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Romford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Romford to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 57m.

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