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Forest Gate to Cardiff train route details

First train

06:03

Last train

22:48

Departure station

Forest Gate

Arrival city

Cardiff

Journey time

2h 24m

Distance

138 miles

Price

AED 147.53*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Forest Gate to Cardiff?

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
07:36 2h 33m, 1 change Forest Gate	10:09 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:06 2h 31m, 1 change Forest Gate	10:37 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
08:36 2h 31m, 1 change Forest Gate	11:07 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
09:06 2h 34m, 1 change Forest Gate	11:40 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
09:31 2h 39m, 1 change Forest Gate	12:10 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
10:03 2h 34m, 1 change Forest Gate	12:37 Paris	Find Tickets

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For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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