First train | 04:20 | |
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Last train | 23:00 | |
Departure station | East Croydon | |
Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
Journey time | From 2h 40m | |
Distance | 133 miles (214 km) | |
Frequency | 87 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £40 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Looking to travel from East Croydon to Cardiff Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 35 minutes to travel from East Croydon to Cardiff Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 87 trains per day running along the 133 miles (214 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Cardiff Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway to get to Cardiff Central. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from East Croydon to Cardiff Central in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £40.00.
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The average journey time by train between East Croydon and Cardiff Central is 4 hours and 35 minutes, with around 87 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from East Croydon to Cardiff Central is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Train ticket prices from East Croydon to Cardiff Central can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from East Croydon to Cardiff Central. Travelling from East Croydon to Cardiff Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from East Croydon to Cardiff Central leaves at 04:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from East Croydon to Cardiff Central leaves at 23:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from East Croydon to Cardiff Central cover a distance of around 133 miles (214 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cardiff Central to East Croydon.
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