The average train between Cardiff and Stanmore takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Stanmore. 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 Stanmore. 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 Stanmore at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stanmore. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Stanmore station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Cardiff to Stanmore train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Stanmore train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stanmore station.
The distance between Cardiff and Stanmore is 198.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Stanmore. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to Baker Street station, then take the subway to Stanmore station.