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Embankment Station to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Embankment Station and Cardiff takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Embankment Station 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.

2h 19m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 34m
£62–112

Embankment Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Embankment Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Embankment Station is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 11m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 11m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 11m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 11m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 11m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Embankment Station to Cardiff? 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: 147.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Embankment Station, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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