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Essex to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Cardiff takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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.

3h 36m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 36m
£89–175

Essex to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Essex to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 36m.

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