The average train between Cardiff and Canary Wharf takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Canary Wharf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Canary Wharf. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Canary Wharf at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Canary Wharf. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Canary Wharf station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Cardiff to Canary Wharf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Canary Wharf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Canary Wharf train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Canary Wharf is 218.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 54m.