Trains from Cardiff Central to London Paddington from $28.92*

Trains from Cardiff Central to London Paddington from $28.92*

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Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Central to London Paddington, starting from $28.92 and averaging $36.61. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 47m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Mon, Dec 23
    From $35.20
  • Tue, Dec 24
    From $35.20
  • Wed, Dec 25
    From $35.20
  • Thu, Dec 26
    From $35.20
  • Fri, Dec 27
    From $35.20
  • Sat, Dec 28
    From $35.20
  • Sun, Dec 29
    From $28.92
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05:07
Cardiff Central
07:16
London Paddington
2h 9m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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05:54
Cardiff Central
07:44
London Paddington
1h 50m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:24
Cardiff Central
08:16
London Paddington
1h 52m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:51
Cardiff Central
08:46
London Paddington
1h 55m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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07:23
Cardiff Central
09:12
London Paddington
1h 49m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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07:49
Cardiff Central
09:44
Paris
1h 55m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to London Paddington train ticket is from $28.92. The average travel time is 1h 47m, covering a distance of approximately 208 km. There are usually 34 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,Transport for Wales. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:34
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 47m
Distance
Distance
208 km
Price
Price
$28.92*

Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Travel Guide

Arriving in London Paddington

Every day, up to 34 train depart from Cardiff Central and arrive in London Paddington, with the shortest journey taking 1h 47m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

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Book in advance to save an average of 61%

One of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance. Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to London Paddington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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