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For a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central, advance tickets can be as low as £28.00*, while fares on average are £32.34. To secure the cheapest train ticket, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more affordable options, please refer to our train ticket calendar.

London Paddington to Cardiff Central Live Train Timetable

View rails from London Paddington to Cardiff Central today (27 Jul 2024) with train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. To obtain further information about trains today or on any other day, please refer to the timetable below.

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DepartsArrivesStatusDurationOperator

06:12

London Paddington

08:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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07:12

London Paddington

09:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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08:12

London Paddington

10:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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09:12

London Paddington

11:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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10:12

London Paddington

12:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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11:12

London Paddington

13:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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12:12

London Paddington

14:39

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 27m

Great Western Railway
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13:12

London Paddington

15:42

Cardiff Central

On time

2h 30m

Great Western Railway
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London Paddington to Cardiff Central Train Journey Information

Experience seamless journey planning from London Paddington to Cardiff Central. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.

First train
06:12
Last train
20:48
Departure station
London Paddington
Arrival station
Cardiff Central
Distance
208KM
Journey time
From 2h 27m
Price
From £28.00
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Train Stations Information

London Paddington

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Cardiff Central

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London Paddington to Cardiff Central Train Travel Guide

Travelling by train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to commute or explore, ensuring timely arrivals. For a flawless travel experience, please consult our Train Journey Planner.

Plan Your Train Journey

The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central takes approximately 2h 27m. The first train departs at 06:12 and the last train leaves at 20:48. 29 trains run daily from London Paddington to Cardiff Central. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.

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You can travel from London Paddington to Cardiff Central with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is about £32.34, with the cheapest fare at £28.00*. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30. (Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00). Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.

Train Stations

You can start your Cardiff Central train journey from Bristol,Swansea,Bristol Temple Meads,London,London Paddington,Newport (South Wales),Bridgend,or Bristol Parkway Station.

Cardiff Central

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