The average train between Cardiff and St Albans Cathedral takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to St Albans Cathedral. 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 St Albans Cathedral. 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 St Albans Cathedral at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to St Albans Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at St Albans Cathedral station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Cardiff to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to St Albans Cathedral train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and St Albans Cathedral is 198.2 km. The road distance is 273 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.
