The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Cardiff takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Paddington station.
Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Cardiff is 190.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h.
