Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) train from $9 (€8) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

$92

Average

$106

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.

Cheapest

09:50AM1h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$921One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:18AM1h53

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:11PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$921One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:41AM2h03

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:44PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$921One-way

0 transfers

08:17AM1h57

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:14AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

09:18AM1h54

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:12AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11

Great Western Railway

08:17AM1h57

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:14AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

08:37AM1h57

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:34AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

09:18AM1h54

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:12AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

09:50AM1h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

10:18AM1h53

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:11PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

10:41AM2h03

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:44PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

1 h 53 m

Average

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

208 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:18AM1h53

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:11PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$921One-way

0 transfers

09:18AM1h54

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:12AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

09:50AM1h55

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$921One-way

0 transfers

08:17AM1h57

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:14AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

08:37AM1h57

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:34AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1261One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Distance	128 miles (207 km)
Average train duration	1 h 47 min
Average train ticket price	$72 (€61)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) cover the 128 miles (207 km) long route taking on average 1 h 47 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $30 (€25), but the average price of train tickets is $72 (€61).

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) trains

Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western trains will get you to London Paddington (PAD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) from $24 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $24

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is $72 (€61); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is 1 h 47 min to travel the 128 mile (207 km) long journey, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 5: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 8: 20 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 25 direct trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Paddington (PAD) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 20 PM.

A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is February.

You have options as you can travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Paddington (PAD) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

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

How to get to this station?

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
14 miles (22 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside of the main entrance.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express

Car Rentals

Avis | Enterprise | Europcar

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Trains arriving to London Paddington

Address

Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Paddington to city center

3 miles (4.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow Airport
16 miles (25 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located next to the ticket office.

Taxi

Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point | Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.

Lockers

Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth

Dining

Car Rentals

Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz