London to Cardiff Train
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London to Cardiff by train
The journey from London to Cardiff by train is 214.04 km and takes 1 hr 57 mins. There are 28 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:23 am and the last at 10:49 pm. It is possible to travel from London to Cardiff by train for as little as RM 170.90 or as much as RM 642.29. The best price for this journey is RM 170.90.
| Lowest Price | RM 170.90 |
| Journey Duration | 1 hr 57 mins |
| Connection per Day | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway 28 |
| Lowest Price | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway RM 170.90 |
| Highest Price | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway RM 642.29 |
| First Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway 5:23 am |
| Last Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway 10:49 pm |
| Distance | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway 214.04 km |
| Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway London |
| Arrival | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway Cardiff |
| Carriers | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway South Western Railway, Great Western Railway |
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Find the best day to travel to Cardiff by train
When travelling to Cardiff by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board South Western Railway and Great Western Railway from London to Cardiff
Compare services on board when travelling from London to Cardiff by train.
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London to Cardiff CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
14.98kg
Bus
16.05kg
Flight
42.81kg
Car
34.25kg
What are the CO2 emissions from London to Cardiff by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between London and Cardiff are 14.98kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between London and Cardiff? By taking the train between London and Cardiff you will save 27.83kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.07kg compared to a bus and 19.27kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from London to Cardiff?
A train ticket from London to Cardiff is RM 322.01. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as RM 170.90.
What's the cheapest train ticket from London to Cardiff?
The cheapest ticket you can get from London to Cardiff is RM 170.90. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between London and Cardiff by train?
London to Cardiff is 214.04 km.
How long does the train between London and Cardiff take?
London to Cardiff is on average 1 hr 57 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 44 mins.
Which companies operate from London to Cardiff?
The train journey from London to Cardiff is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: South Western Railway and Great Western Railway.
How many train connections per day go from London to Cardiff?
London to Cardiff has 28 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from London to Cardiff leave?
The earliest train from London to Cardiff departs at 5:23 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from London to Cardiff depart?
The latest train from London to Cardiff departs at 10:49 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from London to Cardiff in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is RM 170.90 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from London to Cardiff?
There are on average 27 direct connection(s) from London to go to Cardiff.
What's the fastest journey time between London to Cardiff by train?
The fastest journey time by train between London and Cardiff is 1 hr 44 mins.
Is there a direct train from London to Cardiff?
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Cardiff.
What are the CO2 emissions for London to Cardiff by train?
The train journey from London to Cardiff creates 14.98kg of CO2 emissions.