cardiff

Departure station:
Cardiff Central

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Distance by train:
232 km

London

Arrival station:
Paddington

cardiff to London train information

The train route from Cardiff to London features one of the most stunning views in the United Kingdom. However, this is not only one reason why traveling by train is one of the most popular travel ways, but also, train travel is one of the best time-saving and most comfortable choice. The train from Cardiff to London is run by the Great Western Railway (GWR), which offers high-speed trains. Reaching the train's maximum speed of 125 mph, Cardiff's trip to London takes about 1 hour 48 minutes. ​

If you are planning to travel from Cardiff to London, check the information on this page and book online train tickets on Rail Ninja.  Following your journey from Cardiff, you can easily extend your trip by taking the train from London to Paris, seamlessly connecting the dynamic British capital with the romantic French capital, making it an ideal continuation of your European travel adventure.

Shortest travel time	Longest travel time	Daily departures	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Price starts from
1 hrs 48 min	8 hrs 36 min	81 trains	05:07	23:15	​​$53

HOW MUCH IS A TRAIN FROM CARDIFF TO LONDON?

When booking your train ticket, keep in mind that fares depend on several factors such as type of train, departure date, ticket flexibility, preferred travel class. In general, economy class non-flexible seat starts from $53 (flexible $232), while first-class non-flexible seat cost starts from $93 (flexible $316).

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Railway map

An unforgettable journey awaits you on the train between Cardiff and London. There will be no need to change trains during the two-hour journey. Take a look at the railway map of Cardiff to London to see the route. 
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​CARDIFF TO LONDON TRAIN SCHEDULE

There is a comprehensive timetable for trains running from Cardiff to London. Therefore, you can plan your trip around the time that suits you best.  View a train route from Cardiff to London.

Train Type	Earliest	Latest	Departures
Morning	05:07	11:50 ​	14
Afternoon	12:18 ​	17:54 ​	12
Evening	18:18 ​	20:21 ​	3
Night	21:20 ​	21:20 ​	1

​Tips to Buy Train Tickets:

• Book in Advance

​Generally, cheap train tickets are released by train operators prior to the journey. A typical timetable is usually announced around 12 weeks in advance, since a particular day's schedule is normally established 12 weeks in advance.

• Be Flexible

​Check different dates and times for cheaper train tickets. Different dates and times may still offer a greater selection of discounted tickets, so keep an eye out.

related destinations

Travel from Cardiff to London by train and discover the wonderful UK. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and stunning views. Also, don't forget to check out the other popular routes in the UK!

​Glasgow - Edinburgh

​Glasgow - London

​Edinburgh - York​

​London - Cardiff

All routes in Wales