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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£173
Average price
£173
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
214 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) will cost around £173 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £173.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Cannon Street (CST) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:232h38
Cardiff Central (CDF)09:01London Cannon Street (CST)
£1731One-way
0 changes
06:232h38
Cardiff Central (CDF)09:01London Cannon Street (CST)
£1731One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 214 km
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£123 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 07:51 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Cannon Street (CST) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 38m
Cheapest Price
£67
Great Western Rail frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST).
The train distance from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) is 214 km.
The train journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) covers a distance of 214 km and takes approximately 2h 38m. Trains run 11 per day.
To get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) leaves at 5:24.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) departs at 7:51.
Booking trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST).
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £67, while the average price tends to be around £123.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST) is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Cannon Street (CST).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Cannon Street (CST)
Cardiff
London
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to London.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in London is London Cannon Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Cannon Street for your journey to London from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00 Saturday - Sunday 06:00 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access to the left of the front entrance on Cannon Street. A lift opposite platform 1 connects the upper and lower concourses
- Accessible public telephones: Available during station opening hours
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located on Dowgate Hill, left of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Available during station opening hours
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During station opening hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: These are beside the ticket office located near platform 7. There are also a baby changing facilities here
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located near platform 7 and are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Most popular train connections from Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most popular trains to and from London Cannon Street (CST) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most popular train connections to London Cannon Street (CST)
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