The average train between Cardiff and Shaftesbury Avenue takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Shaftesbury Avenue. 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 Shaftesbury Avenue. 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 Shaftesbury Avenue at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Shaftesbury Avenue. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Shaftesbury Avenue station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cardiff to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cardiff and Shaftesbury Avenue is 211 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 55m.