First train | 04:23 | |
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Last train | 23:45 | |
Departure station | London Paddington | |
Arrival station | Cardiff Queen Street | |
Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
Distance | 129 miles (207 km) | |
Frequency | 49 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £43 | |
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The train from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street usually takes 4 hours 11 minutes on average to travel 129 miles (207 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 57 minutes. You can expect to find 49 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cardiff Queen Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £43.00. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
The average journey time by train between London Paddington and Cardiff Queen Street is 4 hours and 11 minutes, with around 49 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street can start from as little as £43 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street. Travelling from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street leaves at 04:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street leaves at 23:45. 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 London Paddington to Cardiff Queen Street cover a distance of around 129 miles (207 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cardiff Queen Street to London Paddington.
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