The average train between Cardiff and Northwood takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Northwood. 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 Northwood. 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 Northwood at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Northwood. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Northwood station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cardiff to Northwood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Northwood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Northwood is 191.1 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.