Trains from London Paddington to Cardiff Central from £18.63*

Trains from London Paddington to Cardiff Central from £18.63*

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London Paddington to Cardiff Central train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Paddington to Cardiff Central, starting from £18.63 and averaging £83.50. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 48m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    Sun
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    Mon
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    Tue
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  • Oct 11
    Fri
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  • 14:48
    London Paddington
    16:37
    Cardiff Central
    1h 49m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 15:48
    London Paddington
    17:37
    Cardiff Central
    1h 49m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 16:17
    London Paddington
    18:11
    Cardiff Central
    1h 54m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 16:48
    London Paddington
    18:36
    Cardiff Central
    1h 48m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 17:18
    London Paddington
    19:15
    Cardiff Central
    1h 57m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 17:48
    London Paddington
    19:36
    Paris
    1h 48m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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London Paddington to Cardiff Central train route details

The London Paddington to Cardiff Central train ticket is £18.63. The average travel time is 1h 48m, covering a distance of approximately 208 miles. There are usually 21 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:48
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 48m
Distance
Distance
208 miles
Price
Price
£18.63*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway

London Paddington to Cardiff Central train travel guide

London Paddington to Cardiff Central train travel guide

Arriving in Cardiff Central

Starting from a minimum of 1h 48m, you can reach Cardiff Central from London Paddington, with an average of 21 trains per day.

Book the cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Cardiff Central

Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from London Paddington to Cardiff Central by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

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Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Booking in advance is one of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets. Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from London Paddington to Cardiff Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.