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London Paddington to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Paddington to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £50.30, with average prices for this route around £29.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, Apr 25
From £50.30
Sat, Apr 26
From £59.00
Sun, Apr 27
From £55.10
Mon, Apr 28
From £59.00
Tue, Apr 29
From £55.00
Wed, Apr 30
From £55.00
Thu, May 1
From £55.00

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:23 London Paddington	08:05 Cardiff Central	2h 42m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:48 London Paddington	08:38 Cardiff Central	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:12 London Paddington	09:08 Cardiff Central	1h 56m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:48 London Paddington	09:35 Cardiff Central	1h 47m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:18 London Paddington	10:09 Cardiff Central	1h 51m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:48 London Paddington	10:37 Paris	1h 49m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Paddington to Cardiff Central train route details

First train

05:23

Last train

23:32

Departure station

London Paddington

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

1h 43m

Distance

130 miles

Price

£50.30*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Cardiff Central

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Paddington and Cardiff Central 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

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Paddington to Cardiff Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Paddington to Cardiff Central 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Central, 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Central 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Paddington to Cardiff Central train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from London Paddington to Cardiff Central from £50.30*

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London Paddington to Cardiff Central train prices and times

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