The average train between Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kingston upon Thames is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Wimbledon and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kingston upon Thames 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kingston upon Thames station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Paddington station.
Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kingston upon Thames to Cardiff train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Cardiff is 199.3 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.