The average train between South Benfleet and Cardiff takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Benfleet is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Benfleet to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from South Benfleet station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
South Benfleet to Cardiff train services, operated by c2c, depart from Benfleet station.
South Benfleet to Cardiff train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your South Benfleet to Cardiff train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between South Benfleet and Cardiff is 258.9 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Benfleet to Cardiff Central via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 32m.