The average train between Cardiff and Waltham Abbey takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Cardiff to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Waltham Abbey is 220.6 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
