Cardiff to Leigh-on-Sea Trains

Cardiff to Leigh-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leigh-on-Sea takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Leigh-on-Sea. 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 29m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 16m

£82–172

Cardiff to Leigh-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Leigh-on-Sea. 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 Leigh-on-Sea at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:21 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 8:51 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 9:20 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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