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Cardiff to King's Cross Station trains

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The average train between Cardiff and King's Cross Station takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to King's Cross Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to King's Cross Station train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and King's Cross Station. 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 King's Cross Station at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to King's Cross Station? 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: 147.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and King's Cross Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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