The average train between Cardiff and West End of London takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to West End of 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and West End of 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 West End of London at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to West End of London. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at West End of London station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Cardiff to West End of London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to West End of London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to West End of London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and West End of London is 209.4 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.