The average train between East Croydon and Cardiff takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
East Croydon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
East Croydon to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your East Croydon to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between East Croydon and Cardiff is 214.3 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h.
