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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Ebbsfleet takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Ebbsfleet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkwaytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h
£103–191

Cardiff Central Station to Ebbsfleet train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Ebbsfleet. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ebbsfleet at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Ebbsfleet, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.

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