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The average train between Essex and Cardiff takes 3h 37m 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 37m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 28m
£84–151

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 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.

Map of how to get from Essex to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 28m.

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