The average train between Southwark and Cardiff takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Southwark 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 Southwark and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Southwark to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Southwark to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Southwark and Cardiff is 213 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
