The average train between Cardiff and Hemel Hempstead takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Hemel Hempstead is 190.9 km. The road distance is 269 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.
