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Cardiff to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Essex takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Essex. 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 42m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 52m
£89–170

Cardiff to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Essex. 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 Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 52m.

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