Trains from Cardiff to London from $28.37*

Trains from Cardiff to London from $28.37*

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Cardiff to London Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $28.37, with average prices for this route around $101.59. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sat, Nov 23
    From $28.37
  • Sun, Nov 24
    From $35.11
  • Mon, Nov 25
    From $35.11
  • Tue, Nov 26
    From $35.11
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05:14
Cardiff Central
07:14
London Paddington
2h 0m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:20
Cardiff Central
08:11
London Paddington
1h 51m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:47
Cardiff Central
08:44
London Paddington
1h 57m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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07:18
Cardiff Central
09:14
London Paddington
1h 56m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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07:42
Cardiff Central
09:44
London Paddington
2h 2m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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08:23
Cardiff Central
10:13
Paris
1h 50m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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Cardiff to London Train Route Details

The Cardiff to London train ticket is from $28.37. The average travel time is 1h 50m, covering a distance of approximately 211 mile. There are usually 31 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,South Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:14
Last train
Last train
22:47
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 50m
Distance
Distance
211 mile
Price
Price
$28.37*

Cardiff to London Train Travel Guide

Cardiff to London Train Travel Guide

Arriving in London

Trains running from Cardiff to London will typically depart from Cardiff Central and arrive at London Paddington. The journey takes around 1h 50m.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London

Finding cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Network Railcard for South East England

To further enhance your savings on train travel in South East England, consider obtaining a Network Railcard. For a nominal annual fee, this railcard allows you to save 1/3 on most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether you're purchasing standard or off-peak tickets, the Railcard proves to be highly advantageous for frequent travelers within this region.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

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