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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Whitstable takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Whitstable. 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 3m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£110
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 Victoria to Whitstabletrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 16m
£94–166

Cardiff to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 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)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 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)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 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)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 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)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 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)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Whitstable? 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: 207.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitstable via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 16m.

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