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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Crystal Palace takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Crystal Palace. 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 6m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 52m
£68–119

Cardiff to Crystal Palace train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 6m. 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)Southern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Crystal Palace? 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: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Crystal Palace, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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