Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$96

Average price

$96

Fastest journey

2 h 45 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

212 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Sun, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

10:19AM2h45

Cardiff Central (CDF)

01:04PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$961One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€77 Average price	€12 Average price Cheapest
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $7 (€5)

Distance

131 miles (211 km)

Average train duration

2h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

$66 (€53)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 27m

First train

04:07

Last train

09:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $7 (€5)

Train providers: Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains

Great Western Rail trains will get you to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Cardiff Central (CDF) from $82 (€66). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $82

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can start from as little as $52 (€42) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is $92 (€74); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train travel time is 2 h 20 min for the 131 mile (211 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 7: 37 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 3: 54 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) you can take a train with Great Western Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a bus or train.

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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30