The average train between Dagenham and Cardiff takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Dagenham to Cardiff. 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 Dagenham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dagenham is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dagenham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dagenham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Dagenham to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Dagenham to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dagenham to Cardiff train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dagenham and Cardiff is 231.7 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h.