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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Showing times and prices for 09 Sept
Cheapest
£61
Average
£64
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
20:211h48
Cardiff Central (CDF)22:09London Paddington (PAD)
£611One-way
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Cheapest
21:201h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)23:11London Paddington (PAD)
£611One-way
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15:541h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:41London Paddington (PAD)
£651One-way
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19:181h52
Cardiff Central (CDF)21:10London Paddington (PAD)
£651One-way
0 changes
10:181h53
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:11London Paddington (PAD)
£691One-way
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Train timetableCardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 9 September
Great Western Railway
08:171h57
Cardiff Central (CDF)10:14London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
08:371h57
Cardiff Central (CDF)10:34London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
09:181h54
Cardiff Central (CDF)11:12London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
09:501h55
Cardiff Central (CDF)11:45London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
10:181h53
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:11London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
10:412h03
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:44London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
11:181h52
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:10London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
11:501h55
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:45London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
12:181h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)14:14London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
12:541h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)14:44London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
13:181h57
Cardiff Central (CDF)15:15London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
13:521h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)15:43London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
14:181h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:09London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
14:541h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:41London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
15:181h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:09London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
15:541h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:41London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
16:181h55
Cardiff Central (CDF)18:13London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
16:541h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)18:44London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
17:201h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)19:16London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
17:541h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)19:44London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
18:181h58
Cardiff Central (CDF)20:16London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
18:302h38
Cardiff Central (CDF)21:08London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
19:181h52
Cardiff Central (CDF)21:10London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
20:211h48
Cardiff Central (CDF)22:09London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
21:201h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)23:11London Paddington (PAD)
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Great Western Railway
21:303h03
Cardiff Central (CDF)00:33London Paddington (PAD)
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Train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Showing times and prices for 09 Sept
Fastest Journey
1 h 47 m
Average
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
208 km
Of the 26 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
15:541h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:41London Paddington (PAD)
£651One-way
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Fastest
14:541h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)16:41London Paddington (PAD)
£691One-way
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20:211h48
Cardiff Central (CDF)22:09London Paddington (PAD)
£611One-way
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16:541h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)18:44London Paddington (PAD)
£691One-way
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17:541h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)19:44London Paddington (PAD)
£691One-way
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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
 Distance | 128 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 1 h 47 min |
 Average train ticket price | £55 (€61) |
 Train frequency | 25 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 Train companies | Great Western Rail or first_great_western |
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) cover the 128 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 47 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £23, but the average price of train tickets is £55.
Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Buy your official Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western train tickets to London Paddington (PAD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) from £18 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD).
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is £55; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is 1 h 47 min to travel the 128 mile long trip, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 05: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 20: 20.
Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Paddington (PAD) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 20.
A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) is February.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) 2 different ways: train or coach.
Trains departing from Cardiff Central
Distance from Cardiff Central to city center
1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30
How to get to this station?
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)
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
How to get to nearest airport?
Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.Amenities at station
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
Located outside of the main entrance.
Taxi
Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Dining
Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express
Car Rentals
Avis | Enterprise | Europcar
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Trains arriving to London Paddington
Distance from London Paddington to city center
3 miles (4.8 km)Ticket Office Hours
24/7How to get to this station?
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
How to get to nearest airport?
The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.Amenities at station
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
Located next to the ticket office.
Taxi
Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point | Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Lockers
Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Wasabi | The Beer House | Barburrito | Upper Crust | The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers) | The Pasty Shop | Burger King | Pret a Manger | The Savanna | Soboro Bakery | & more
Car Rentals
Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz
Information Desk
Located near Platform 1.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
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