First train | 08:10 | |
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Last train | 21:40 | |
Departure station | Chalkwell | |
Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
Journey time | From 3h 25m | |
Distance | 166 miles (267 km) | |
Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators |
Thinking about taking the train from Chalkwell to Cardiff Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 38 minutes to travel the 166 miles (267 km) from Chalkwell to Cardiff Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or c2c, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Chalkwell to Cardiff Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cardiff Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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