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Cardiff to Waltham Abbey trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Waltham Abbey takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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.

3h 23m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Waltham Abbey train times

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 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Waltham Abbey? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Waltham Abbey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Waltham Abbey, 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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