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Trip Overview

The average train between Ware and Cardiff takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ware 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 19m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ware to London Liverpool Streettrain train Hertford East - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 27m
£74–133

Ware to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ware and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ware is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ware 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.

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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Ware, Hertfordshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ware to Cardiff Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 3h 27m.

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