Trains from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street from $39.33*

Arriving in Cardiff Queen Street

Every day, up to 31 train depart from London Paddington and arrive in Cardiff Queen Street, with the shortest journey taking 1h 57m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Network Railcard for South East England

For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in South East England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.