Trains from Cardiff Central to London Paddington from $26.26*

Trains from Cardiff Central to London Paddington from $26.26*

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Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to London Paddington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $26.26, with average prices for this route around $120.95.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Oct 7
    Mon
    From $36.76
  • Oct 8
    Tue
    From $36.76
  • Oct 9
    Wed
    From $36.76
  • Oct 10
    Thu
    From $36.76
  • Oct 11
    Fri
    From $36.76
  • Oct 12
    Sat
    From $26.26
  • Oct 13
    Sun
    From $36.76
  • 05:07
    Cardiff Central
    07:16
    London Paddington
    2h 9m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 05:54
    Cardiff Central
    07:44
    London Paddington
    1h 50m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 06:23
    Cardiff Central
    08:16
    London Paddington
    1h 53m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 06:53
    Cardiff Central
    08:46
    London Paddington
    1h 53m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 07:23
    Cardiff Central
    09:13
    London Paddington
    1h 50m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 07:55
    Cardiff Central
    09:44
    Paris
    1h 49m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to London Paddington train ticket is from $26.26. The average travel time is 1h 47m, covering a distance of approximately 208 mile. There are usually 33 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 47m
Distance
Distance
208 mile
Price
Price
$26.26*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway

Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to London Paddington Train Travel Guide

Arriving in London Paddington

Every day, up to 33 train depart from Cardiff Central and arrive in London Paddington, with the shortest journey taking 1h 47m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Cardiff Central to London Paddington by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

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Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.