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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$96
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 01
33
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 33 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD), including 31 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
W352027:18 PM1h52Cardiff Central (CDF)9:10 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$491One-way0 transfers- G150519:20 PM1h51Cardiff Central (CDF)11:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way0 transfers
- G1504410:50 AM1h59Cardiff Central (CDF)12:49 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$781One-way0 transfers
- W351871:50 PM1h54Cardiff Central (CDF)3:44 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$781One-way0 transfers
- W3518211:50 AM1h55Cardiff Central (CDF)1:45 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$781One-way0 transfers
- G150482:54 PM1h47Cardiff Central (CDF)4:41 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$841One-way0 transfers
- W351677:23 AM1h49Cardiff Central (CDF)9:12 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1841One-way0 transfers
- W351943:54 PM1h50Cardiff Central (CDF)5:44 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$781One-way0 transfers
- W351882:18 PM1h51Cardiff Central (CDF)4:09 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$841One-way0 transfers
- G150519:20 PM1h51Cardiff Central (CDF)11:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35434 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35187 | On time 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35188 | On time 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h51 | 4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15048 | On time 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h47 | 4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15049 | On time 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 5:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35194 | On time 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h50 | 5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35435 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h52 | 6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35196 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h51 | 6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15191 · G14910 | On time 4:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h39 | 7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h58 | 7:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35200 | On time 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15050 | On time 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h56 | 8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15022 · W34523 | On time 6:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 9:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35202 | On time 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h52 | 9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35437 | On time 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h51 | 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15051 | On time 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h51 | 11:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35091 · W34530 | On time 9:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h09 | 12:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
| W35431 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h09 | 7:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35161 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h51 | 7:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15040 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h52 | 8:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35166 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h00 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35167 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h49 | 9:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35169 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h55 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15041 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h56 | 10:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15042 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h58 | 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35432 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h01 | 11:20 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15043 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h57 | 11:46 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35178 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h53 | 12:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15044 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h59 | 12:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15045 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h52 | 1:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35182 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h55 | 1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15046 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 2:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15047 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h54 | 2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Paddington (PAD) from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Paddington (PAD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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