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London to Cardiff by train
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Cheapest Price £33.65
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30 days in advance £44.99
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7 days in advance £53.30
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First train05:19
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Last train23:30
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 47m
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Distance212 kilometres
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Trains per day68
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Avg. journey time2hr 2m
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Train operators
Taking the train from London to Cardiff
So you’re considering going from London to Cardiff by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.
Train travel between London and Cardiff: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from London to Cardiff:
Cheapest tickets: £33.65
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: £44
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: £53
Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.
London to Cardiff train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:19.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:30.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:48.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:00.
68 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 6 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from London to Cardiff
Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 47 minutes. The total distance travelled is 212 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from London to Cardiff?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Making your London to Cardiff travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cardiff.
FAQs about the train journey from London to Cardiff
Want to know more about your journey from London to Cardiff? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
What is the travel distance between London and Cardiff by train?
The total journey from London to Cardiff is 212 kilometres.
What is the London to Cardiff train ticket price?
The cheapest ticket on this route runs £33.65. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost £44. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around £53.
When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from London to Cardiff?
Tickets for this journey become available 6 months ahead of the travel date.
What’s the travel time from London to Cardiff by train?
The shortest trip is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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Great Western Railway
It is easy to travel by train from London to Cardiff. The best option is to use the Great Western Railway (GWR) services.
The journey from London to the Welsh capital includes some fine countryside as the train speeds west via the Thames Valley and Wiltshire to reach the River Severn. It dives under the river in a long tunnel, emerging in Wales.
London Paddington to Cardiff Central
The direct Great Western trains to Cardiff leave from London Paddington station and arrive at Cardiff Central. Most trains make four or five stops. The main towns on the route are Reading and Swindon. Later in the journey, the train skirts the northern edge of Bristol, stopping at the out-of-town Bristol Parkway station. Shortly after leaving that station, the train uses the Severn Tunnel to reach Wales.