Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS)

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£59

Fastest journey

2 h 23 m

Average duration

2 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

211 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) 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 Euston (EUS) will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Euston (EUS) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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.

10:412h31

Cardiff Central (CDF)

13:12London Euston (EUS)

£381One-way

0 changes

09:492h24

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:13London Euston (EUS)

£691One-way

0 changes

09:502h23

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:13London Euston (EUS)

£691One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) 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 27m.

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£60 Average Price	£16 Average Price Cheapest
2h 57m average duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 15m average duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS)

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.

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

210 km

Average train duration

2h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 14m

First train

08:17

Last train

18:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Train providers: Great Western Rail trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS)

Great Western Rail trains will get you from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £47

FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) 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 Euston (EUS).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) can start from as little as £34 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) train travel time is 2 h 17 min for the 130 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) leaves at 04: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) leaves at 14: 30.

There are 9 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) you can take a train with Great Western Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to London Euston (EUS) from Cardiff Central (CDF) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to London Euston (EUS) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Euston (EUS) including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Euston (EUS)

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.

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

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.

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

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)