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Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 4h 14m 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.

4h 14m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 6m
£94–171

Cardiff to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train times

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 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 208.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saint Leonards-on-Sea, England?

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 6m.

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