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CWL — LON
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
Mon 5/5

Best deals for train tickets from Cardiff to London

Find the right train ticket for you
AccesRail
With transfers
2h 50m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 25m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 35m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
2h 50m
AccesRail
Great Western Railway
With transfers
2h 09m
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway
With transfers
2h 09m
Great Western Railway

Cardiff to London train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Cardiff to London

RETURN FROM

£116

ONE-WAY FROM

£58

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 56m

TRAIN COMPANIES

AccesRail, Great Western Railway
The best return train deal from Cardiff to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £116
The best one-way train deal from Cardiff to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £58
Average time it takes to travel by train from Cardiff to London
There are 2 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Great Western Railway

Cardiff Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Cardiff
Cardiff Waun Gron Park, GwentCardiff, 51.485954, -3.225762
Cardiff Bridgend SarnCardiff, 51.53868, -3.589919
Cardiff BirchgroveCardiff, 51.521547, -3.201871
Cardiff BridgendCardiff, 51.506985, -3.573634
Cardiff BarnstapleCardiff, 51.074018, -4.063523
Cardiff BarryCardiff, 51.396787, -3.284985

London Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in London
London Waterloo EastLondon, 51.504128, -0.108938
London Imperial WharfLondon, 51.47505, -0.182862
London PutneyLondon, 51.461098, -0.2161961
London Morden St. HelierLondon, 51.389526, -0.198866
London West BromptonLondon, 51.486588, -0.1956679
London Surrey QuaysLondon, 51.49279, -0.04814

Book return train tickets from Cardiff to London

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Cardiff to London that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
AccesRail
17 Jun
05:25Cardiff Wales
3h 00m
1 stop
08:25London Heathrow
23 Jun
00:30London Heathrow
3h 30m
2 stops
04:00Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
16 Jun
01:40Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
1 stop
04:30London Heathrow
23 Jun
00:30London Heathrow
3h 30m
2 stops
04:00Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
16 Jun
03:25Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
1 stop
06:15London Heathrow
24 Jun
13:30London Heathrow
3h 15m
1 stop
16:45Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
17 Jun
11:40Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
1 stop
14:30London Heathrow
24 Jun
17:45London Heathrow
3h 05m
1 stop
20:50Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
7 May
09:25Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
1 stop
12:15London Heathrow
29 May
00:30London Heathrow
3h 30m
2 stops
04:00Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
8 May
04:30Cardiff Wales
3h 30m
2 stops
08:00London Heathrow
19 Mar
08:30London Heathrow
3h 35m
2 stops
12:05Cardiff Wales

Book one-way train tickets from Cardiff to London

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Cardiff to London we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
AccesRail
7 May
09:25Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
12:15London Heathrow
AccesRail
6 May
02:35Cardiff Wales
3h 25m
2 stops
06:00London Heathrow
AccesRail
7 May
08:30Cardiff Wales
3h 35m
2 stops
12:05London Heathrow
AccesRail
6 May
03:25Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
06:15London Heathrow
Great Western Railway
9 May
05:07Cardiff Castle Bus
2h 09m
07:16London Paddington
Great Western Railway
24 Jun
05:07Cardiff Castle Bus
2h 09m
07:16London Paddington

Choose the best way to get from Cardiff to London

Buses

2h 40m
£7 one-way£15 return
Direct · from £151 stop · from £32

Distance to city centre

ZEP0.9 mi

Trains

2h 09m
£49 one-way£87 return
Direct · from £981 stop · from £49

Distance to city centre

LHR14.4 mi

Flights

4h 20m
£49 one-way£105 return
1 stop · from £89

Distance to city centre

LGW23.8 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Cardiff to London

Is the train from Cardiff to London scenic?

To catch a train from Cardiff to London, all you have to do is hop on a Great Western Railway train at Cardiff Central Station and you’ll be there in a relatively short time, arriving at London Paddington Station. On the way, you’ll pass through or make stops at several western England towns and cities. You’ll first go through Newport, crossing the River Usk in the city and on to the much larger River Severn separating Wales from England, where you’ll go over the Prince of Wales Bridge to Severn Beach on the other side. You’ll almost immediately come upon Bristol, with its maritime heritage. A little way farther along, you’ll travel through the green countryside of the southern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, passing near Badminton. This will bring you to the city of Swindon, where the old train station is also the Museum of the Great Western Railway. After this, you’ll go through the scenic North Wessex Downs area, another natural heritage site, before passing through Reading. From here on, you’ll be in the Greater London Metropolitan Area, travelling through Maidenhead, Slough and Hayes, before ending your Cardiff to London journey at Paddington Station.

What services are available at Cardiff Central Station?

Cardiff Central isn’t a very large station, but it does have a variety of passenger services, if you’re travelling by rail from Cardiff to London. For food and drink, there’s a hot and a cold beverage machine and two fast-food outlets (one with seating and the other without). Baby change facilities are available, if you’re travelling with an infant. For travel and other essentials, you can shop at a small convenience shop or a newsagent. Cash machines are located alongside the main entrance of the terminal. There’s a left luggage facility, if you’re taking a day trip from Cardiff to London and want to travel light, and there’s several limited-mobility services available at the central passenger help point. Staff assistance is available during opening hours, seven days a week. Accessible ticket machines are provided, and there’s an induction loop. The entire station has step-free access, with train access ramps and impaired-mobility set down. Wheelchairs are available for temporary use at no cost. For cyclists, there’s a sheltered bicycle storage area with space for numerous bikes.

Do you need a passport to go to London from Cardiff by train?

You, naturally, won’t need a passport to go with train tickets from Cardiff to London, as both locations are in the UK. You also won’t have to show any form of photo ID when you’re buying your tickets, whether that’s at the station ticket office, a ticket machine or online. Your credit or debit card details are all that will be required. It’s only if you purchase a long-term travel pass that you may be asked to produce ID. It’s also advisable for minors to carry ID with them on the train, especially if unaccompanied.

How do I get from London Paddington Station to London city centre?

Arriving at Paddington Station after your Cardiff to London trip, you won’t be far from the centre of London. You can get there using two different types of public transport. Either catch the Line 7 bus (operated by London Buses) to Oxford Circus Station John Lewis, or the Bakerloo Underground train to Charing Cross Station. Both will take roughly the same amount of time to get you there. If you arrive at night, there’s a night bus on the N207 line – just take a short walk from Paddington to Lancaster Gate Station to catch it. Your travel time will again be about the same. Don’t forget before you book your trip to look for cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London on momondo.

How much does a train ticket from Cardiff Wales to London cost?

If you need a train from Cardiff Wales to London for this week you can find options from £58 one-way.

How long is the train ride from Cardiff Wales to London?

It takes 1h 49m to get from Cardiff Wales to London by train. For this route, you may experience slight differences in travel time depending on the train you book. Look for direct options when searching if possible. Take the AccesRail train from Cardiff Wales and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Which train companies operate between Cardiff Wales to London?

There are many trains travelling between Cardiff Wales and London which are AccesRail and Great Western Railway. The cheapest AccesRail is what we have recently available with prices starting at £116 for a return ticket.

How far is Cardiff Wales to London by train?

Cardiff Wales and London are 131.3 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. The train journey is around 1h 49m long.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Cardiff to London?

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by train from Cardiff to London on AccesRail. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard AccesRail to be about 1h 51m compared to taking a flight from Cardiff to London or a bus from Cardiff to London which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London?

A bus from Cardiff to London from £15 can save you up to 85% on the cost of your trip compared to booking a flight from Cardiff to London or a train from Cardiff to London.


AccesRail trains from Cardiff to London

Our best AccesRail deals on Cardiff to London train tickets
AccesRail
17 Jun
CWL05:25Cardiff Wales
3h 00m
1 stop
LHR08:25London Heathrow
23 Jun
LHR00:30London Heathrow
3h 30m
2 stops
CWL04:00Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
7 May
CWL09:25Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
1 stop
LHR12:15London Heathrow
29 May
LHR00:30London Heathrow
3h 30m
2 stops
CWL04:00Cardiff Wales
AccesRail
13 Jun
CWL03:40Cardiff Wales
2h 40m
1 stop
LHR06:20London Heathrow
21 Jun
LHR17:30London Heathrow
2h 55m
1 stop
CWL20:25Cardiff Wales

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