The average train between Cardiff and London takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to London. 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 Cardiff and London. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into London at 11:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at London station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
Cardiff to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and London is 211.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
