The average train between Cardiff and The Gherkin takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to The Gherkin. 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 The Gherkin. 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 The Gherkin at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to The Gherkin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at The Gherkin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Cardiff to The Gherkin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to The Gherkin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to The Gherkin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and The Gherkin is 214.6 km. The road distance is 240 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.
