The average train between Windsor Castle and Cardiff takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Windsor Castle 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 Windsor Castle and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windsor Castle is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Windsor & Eton Central and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windsor Castle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Windsor Castle station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Windsor Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Windsor Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Windsor Castle to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Windsor Castle and Cardiff is 178.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 55m.