The average train between Cardiff and Hertfordshire takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Cardiff to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Hertfordshire is 205.9 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 49m.
