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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central to London Waterloo

	Distance	131 miles (212 km)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Great Western Railway

Trains from Cardiff Central to London Waterloo cover the 131 miles (212 km) long trip with our travel partners like Great Western Railway. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in London Waterloo.

Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff Central to London Waterloo

Travel Tips: Travel by train to London Waterloo 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 to London Waterloo.

The distance from Cardiff Central to London Waterloo by train is approximately 131 miles (212 km).

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Cardiff Central and arriving in London Waterloo.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Cardiff Central and travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at London Waterloo and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the train station to the city center in London Waterloo.

Take the Cardiff Central to London Waterloo train with Great Western Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Cardiff Central and London Waterloo as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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

Parking

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 23: 59 | Sat: 06: 00 - 01: 30 Parking space: 388 Parking Pricing: €1. 00 for 2 hours | €2. 00 for 4 hours | €4. 00 for 1 day

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

Information Desk

Helpline Contact: 03333 211202 | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

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 Waterloo

Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center

1.2 miles (2 km)

How to get to this station?

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Amenities at station

Taxi

Taxi: Taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach

Shopping

Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.

Dining

Ping Pong | Las Iguanas | Giraffe | Riverside Terrace Cafe

Car Rentals

Avis Budget | Europcar

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

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