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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ealing to Cardiff
Trains from Ealing to Cardiff run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £121 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £121 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 20:25 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Ealing to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Ealing and Cardiff from £121. 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
Great Western Rail frequency
16 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
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
£121
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
24 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 28m
Cheapest Price
£150
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Ealing to Cardiff train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ealing to Cardiff 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 Ealing to Cardiff.

In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
The train distance from Ealing to Cardiff is 199 km.
The train journey from Ealing to Cardiff covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 2h 2m. Trains run 25 per day.
The first train from Ealing to Cardiff leaves at 6:06.
The last train from Ealing to Cardiff departs at 20:25.
Trains from Ealing to Cardiff run approximately 25 times per day.
Booking trains from Ealing to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ealing to Cardiff.
There is no night train service from Ealing to Cardiff.
The cost of a train ticket from Ealing to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £121, while the average price tends to be around £142.
The cheapest way to get from Ealing to Cardiff is by train, costing approximately £121.
The train station in Ealing that goes to Cardiff is Ealing Broadway (EAL), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ealing to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Ealing to Cardiff.
To travel from Ealing to Cardiff, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ealing and Cardiff
Ealing
Cardiff
Amenities at train station
information
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)
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