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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 207 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
16:182h04London Paddington (PAD)18:22Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£561One-way0 changes
- 16:182h04London Paddington (PAD)18:22Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 207 km
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2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trains for today, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:43 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h54 | 22:37 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:18, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 207 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 09:18 |
Last train 20:43 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- 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
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- 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.
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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