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Trip Overview

The average train between Balham and Cardiff takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 44m
£64–117

Balham to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Balham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balham to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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