The average train between Cardiff and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Saint Leonards-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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Saint Leonards-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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at St Leonards Warrior Square station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 269 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Leonards Warrior Square via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 12m.