Trains from London to Cardiff | Great Western Railway

London to Cardiff

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Departs:

London Paddington (PAD)

Duration:

1 hours 51 minutes

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Arrives:

Cardiff Central (CDF)

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How long is the journey by train from London to Cardiff?

Journeys between London and Cardiff take around 1 hour 50 minutes, but can be longer on public holidays, and at weekends.

Our fastest service takes 1 hour 48 minutes.

How often do trains run from London Paddington to Cardiff?

Trains from London Paddington to Cardiff are frequent and there are usually 2 trains departing every hour on weekdays.

What other stations do trains call at?

The fastest direct trains from London Paddington to Cardiff call at Reading, Swindon (Wilts), Bristol Parkway and Newport (South Wales).

Longer services also stop at Didcot Parkway.

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