The average train between Stratford Station and Cardiff takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Stratford 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.
Trains run hourly between Stratford Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stratford Station is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stratford Station station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Stratford Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Stratford Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Stratford Station to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stratford Station and Cardiff is 220 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h.
