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Cardiff to London Paddington train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to London Paddington? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 80.19, with average prices for this route around AU$ 68.43. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sun, Aug 3
    From AU$ 121.31
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From AU$ 88.42
  • Tue, Aug 5
    From AU$ 96.64
  • Wed, Aug 6
    From AU$ 103.22
  • Thu, Aug 7
    From AU$ 80.19
  • Fri, Aug 8
    From AU$ 88.01
  • Sat, Aug 9
    From AU$ 80.19
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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09:00
Cardiff Central
10:50
London Paddington
1h 50m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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09:33
Cardiff Central
11:27
London Paddington
1h 54m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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10:20
Cardiff Central
12:10
London Paddington
1h 50m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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11:20
Cardiff Central
13:09
London Paddington
1h 49m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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11:25
Cardiff Central
13:59
London Paddington
2h 34m, No directGreat Western Railway
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12:20
Cardiff Central
14:09
Paris
1h 49m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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Cardiff to London Paddington train route details

First train
First train
09:00
Last train
Last train
23:11
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
London Paddington
Journey time
Journey time
1h 49m
Distance
Distance
208 km
Price
Price
AU$ 80.19*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to London Paddington

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Cardiff and London Paddington, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff to London Paddington during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to London Paddington for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to London Paddington, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to London Paddington ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff to London Paddington train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.