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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to London

Showing times and prices for 16 Mar

Cheapest price

£66

Average price

£67

Fastest journey

1 h 49 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

211 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest
Great Western RailG45758
09:352h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:42London Paddington (PAD)
£661One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailG45755
08:502h00
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:50London Paddington (PAD)
£671One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailG45759
10:191h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:10London Paddington (PAD)
£671One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailG45728
11:252h34
Cardiff Central (CDF)
13:59London Paddington (PAD)
£671One-way
1 change
Great Western RailG45761
11:201h49
Cardiff Central (CDF)
13:09London Paddington (PAD)
£671One-way
0 changes

Cardiff to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western Rail
G45755
Great Western RailG45755		08:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)2h00 10:50 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Rail
G45758
Great Western RailG45758		09:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)2h07 11:42 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Rail
G45759
Great Western RailG45759		10:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)1h51 12:10 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Rail
G45761
Great Western RailG45761		11:20 Cardiff Central (CDF)1h49 13:09 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect
Great Western Rail
G45728
Great Western RailG45728		11:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)2h34 13:59 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western Rail
G45763
Great Western RailG45763		12:20 Cardiff Central (CDF)1h49 14:09 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to London

Trains from Cardiff to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £6 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
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Coach from £6
Distance
211 km
Average train duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£33
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
14
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 47m
First train
05:07
Last train
21:30
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.
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Coach from £6

Train companies: Great Western Rail and South Western Railway trains Cardiff to London

For as little as £23 you can travel by train to London from Cardiff with Great Western Rail and South Western Railway. 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.

Cardiff to London train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 48 min
  • Cheapest Price: £23

FAQs: Cardiff to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to London 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 to London.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to London is £50; 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 to London train time is 1 h 47 min   covering the 131 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to London leaves at 03: 14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to London leaves at 23: 11.
Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Cardiff to London with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the best Cardiff to London train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cardiff and London to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 11.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Cardiff 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 to London is November.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to London 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and London

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 CentralWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
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
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
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)
The major train station for arrivals in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your journey to London from Cardiff.
London EustonWifiLockersShoppingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Nando's
  • The Signal Box
  • Delice de France
  • Tortilla
  • Starbucks
  • AMT Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Camden Food Co.
  • & many more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
  • Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Euston
  • The Wesley Euston Hotel
  • Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Public transport options for London Euston
  • Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
  • Overground lines: Watford DC
  • Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
  • Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Ealing BroadwayShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Ealing Broadway station, The Broadway, Ealing, Greater London, W5 2NU
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
Public transport options for Ealing Broadway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
London PaddingtonWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
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
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Paddington
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel
  • The Pilgrm
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Public transport options for London Paddington
  • 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.

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