The average train between Welling and Cardiff takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Welling 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 Welling and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welling to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Welling to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Welling to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Welling to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Welling and Cardiff is 227.7 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 2h 18m.