London

Departure station:
Paddington

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Distance by train:
232 km

cardiff

Arrival station:
​Cardiff Central

London to cardiff train information

Eager to travel from London to Cardiff? Then consider taking a high-speed train which provides modern facilities, time-saving journey, and allows to admire beautiful landscapes through a window. The GWR train company offers about 65 daily departures from London Paddington to Cardiff Central train station.

The train trip London- - Cardiff takes approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes, reaching the train's top speed. Plus, the Great Western Railway (GWR) is known for its punctuality, which means a trip without worries! Check the route details below and book an online train ticket in advance with Rail Ninja.

Shortest travel time	Longest travel time	Daily departures	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Price starts from
1 hr 47 min	9 hrs 17 min	65 trains	05:23	22:05	​​$53

HOW MUCH IS THE TRAIN FROM LONDON TO CARDIFF?

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

IS THERE A DIRECT TRAIN FROM LONDON TO CARDIFF?

Yes, there is a direct train from London to Cardiff operated by the Great Western Railway (GWR). The London - Cardiff train takes less than 2 hours and departs almost every 30 minutes.

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Railway map

A train journey from London to Cardiff will be an unforgettable experience for you. Trains will not be changed at any point during the trip and it will take passengers approximately two hours to travel. You can see a train route from London to Cardiff on the railway map. 

LONDON TO CARDIFF TRAIN SCHEDULe

​There is an extensive timetable for the London to Cardiff train route. As a result, you are able to make the most out of your trip by picking the time that is most convenient for you. Take a look at the railway map for a route from London to Cardiff.

Train Type	Earliest	Latest	Departures
Morning	05:23 ​	11:48 ​	12
Afternoon	12:18 ​	17:48	12
Evening	18:18 ​	20:48 ​	5
Night	21:48 ​	22:48	2

​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

Trains from London to Cardiff are a great way to see the wonderful UK. Awe-inspiring views and stunning scenery await you. Also, don't forget to check out the other popular routes in the UK!

​London - Glasgow

​London - York

​London - Bath

London - Oxford​