Trains from London to Cardiff Central from $36.54*

Trains from London to Cardiff Central from $36.54*

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London to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $36.54, with average prices for this route around $119.51. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sep 19
    Thu
    From $37.20
  • Sep 20
    Fri
    From $37.20
  • Sep 21
    Sat
    From $37.20
  • Sep 22
    Sun
    From $37.20
  • Sep 23
    Mon
    From $36.54
  • Sep 24
    Tue
    From $37.20
  • Sep 25
    Wed
    From $37.20
  • 12:13
    London Paddington
    14:06
    Cardiff Central
    1h 53m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 12:48
    London Paddington
    14:37
    Cardiff Central
    1h 49m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 13:15
    London Paddington
    15:17
    Cardiff Central
    2h 2m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 13:48
    London Paddington
    15:35
    Cardiff Central
    1h 47m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 14:15
    London Paddington
    16:07
    Cardiff Central
    1h 52m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 14:48
    London Paddington
    16:36
    Paris
    1h 48m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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London to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

The London to Cardiff Central train ticket is from $36.54. The average travel time is 1h 43m, covering a distance of approximately 211 mile. There are usually 38 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,South Western Railway,Elizabeth line. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:23
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 43m
Distance
Distance
211 mile
Price
Price
$36.54*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line

London to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

London to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff Central

Trains running from London to Cardiff Central will typically take around at least 1h 43m and there is approximately 38 train running everyday.

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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 to Cardiff Central 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.

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