Cardiff to Thornton Heath Trains

Cardiff to Thornton Heath trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Thornton Heath takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Thornton Heath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£68–119

Cardiff to Thornton Heath train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Thornton Heath. 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 Thornton Heath at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:50 PM → 7:40 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 8:10 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 8:55 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:18 PM → 9:25 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:50 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:25 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:25 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:10 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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