The average train between Cardiff and London Docklands takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to London Docklands. 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 London Docklands. 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 London Docklands at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at London Docklands station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Cardiff to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to London Docklands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and London Docklands is 218.9 km. The road distance is 245 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.
