Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Cheapest

£33

Average

£47

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

13:542h23

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:17London Waterloo (WAT)

£331One-way

0 changes

08:183h27

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45London Waterloo (WAT)

£441One-way

0 changes

09:412h39

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:20London Waterloo (WAT)

£631One-way

0 changes

Train timetableCardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 September

Great Western Railway

13:542h23

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:17London Waterloo (WAT)

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Great Western Railway

09:412h39

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:20London Waterloo (WAT)

0 changes

Great Western Railway

08:183h27

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45London Waterloo (WAT)

0 changes

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Train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Fastest Journey

2 h 23 m

Average

2 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

212 km

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

13:542h23

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:17London Waterloo (WAT)

£331One-way

0 changes

09:412h39

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:20London Waterloo (WAT)

£631One-way

0 changes

08:183h27

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:45London Waterloo (WAT)

£441One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Distance	131 miles
Average train duration	2 h 23 min
Average train ticket price	£50 (€57)
Direct train	No
Train companies	Great Western Rail

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) cover the 131 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 23 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £50, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £29.

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT)

For as little as £58 you can travel by train between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Waterloo (WAT) with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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 Waterloo (WAT) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £58

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 Waterloo (WAT) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT).

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as £29 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) is £50; 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 Waterloo (WAT) is 2 h 23 min to travel the 131 mile long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 07: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 20: 20.

For the best Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 20.

A trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) is May.

You have options as you can travel to London Waterloo (WAT) from Cardiff Central (CDF) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

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)

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
14 miles

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 Waterloo

Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center

1.2 miles (2 km)

How to get to this station?

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis Budget | Europcar

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes