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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and W London takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to W London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£63–109

Cardiff to W London train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and W London. 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 W London 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 16m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to W London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 147 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and W London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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