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Cardiff to London Paddington train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff to London Paddington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £32.00, with average prices for this route around £32.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Fri, Aug 8
From £51.00
Sat, Aug 9
From £47.00
Sun, Aug 10
From £59.00
Mon, Aug 11
From £35.00
Tue, Aug 12
From £60.20
Wed, Aug 13
From £32.00
Thu, Aug 14
From £35.00

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:07 Cardiff Central	07:16 London Paddington	2h 9m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:54 Cardiff Central	07:44 London Paddington	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	08:16 London Paddington	1h 52m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:51 Cardiff Central	08:49 London Paddington	1h 58m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Cardiff Central	09:12 London Paddington	1h 49m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:49 Cardiff Central	09:44 Paris	1h 55m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to London Paddington train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

London Paddington

Journey time

1h 47m

Distance

130 miles

Price

£32.00*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Paddington

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between Cardiff and London Paddington on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to London Paddington can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to London Paddington for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to London Paddington, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to London Paddington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff to London Paddington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to London Paddington train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Cardiff to London Paddington with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Cardiff to London Paddington train prices and times

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