London to Cardiff train from $7 (€6) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from London to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Cheapest

$94

Average

$134

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

Cheapest

G44745

10:15AM1h56

London Paddington (PAD)

12:11PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$941One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

G44665

10:48AM1h50

London Paddington (PAD)

12:38PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$941One-way

0 transfers

G44760

09:48AM1h48

London Paddington (PAD)

11:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$1271One-way

0 transfers

G44782

09:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

11:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$1271One-way

0 transfers

G44710

08:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

10:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$2301One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from London to Cardiff

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12

Great Western Railway

G44710

08:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

10:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44633

08:48AM1h48

London Paddington (PAD)

10:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44782

09:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

11:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44760

09:48AM1h48

London Paddington (PAD)

11:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44745

10:15AM1h56

London Paddington (PAD)

12:11PMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44665

10:48AM1h50

London Paddington (PAD)

12:38PMCardiff Central (CDF)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from London to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

1 h 48 m

Average

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

Distance

211 km

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

Fastest

G44633

08:48AM1h48

London Paddington (PAD)

10:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$2391One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

G44760

09:48AM1h48

London Paddington (PAD)

11:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$1271One-way

0 transfers

G44665

10:48AM1h50

London Paddington (PAD)

12:38PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$941One-way

0 transfers

G44710

08:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

10:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$2301One-way

0 transfers

G44782

09:18AM1h52

London Paddington (PAD)

11:10AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$1271One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from London to Cardiff

Distance	131 miles (211 km)
Average train duration	1 h 43 min
Average train ticket price	$79 (€68)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 13 direct trains a day
Train companies	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from London to Cardiff cover the 131 miles (211 km) long route taking on average 1 h 43 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. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $79 (€68), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $45 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from London Paddington and arrive in Cardiff Central.

Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from London to Cardiff trains

For as little as $39 (€33) you can travel by train from London to Cardiff with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this 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. 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 London to Cardiff with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $39

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.

FAQs: Trains from London to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Cardiff 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 London to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from London to Cardiff can start from as little as $45 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Cardiff is $79 (€68); 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 London to Cardiff is 1 h 43 min to travel the 131 mile (211 km) long journey, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Cardiff leaves at 5: 48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Cardiff leaves at 9: 49 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Cardiff without having to change trains with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. There are 13 direct trains from London to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from London to Cardiff, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from London to Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 49 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Paddington, which is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cardiff from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Cardiff by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from London including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from London to Cardiff

London

Cardiff

The major railway station for departures from London is London Paddington. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your journey between London and Cardiff.

London Paddington Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

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

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

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.