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The average train between Cardiff and West Malling takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to West Malling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to West Mallingtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 33m
£80–140

Cardiff to West Malling train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and West Malling. 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 Malling at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to West Malling? 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: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Malling, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to West Malling via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 33m.

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