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Without a car · Long-distance train, Metro, Suburban train, Bus, Coach

Cardiff to London

2h 24min at the fastest, at least 1 change.

At a glance

Fastest
2h 24min
15:38 → 18:02
Usually
2h 32min
33 journeys during the day
Changes
at least 1
first departure 06:08, last 23:10
Distance
211 km
as the crow flies

The routes on the map

  1. 2h 24min · Long-distance train GWR, Suburban train Elizabeth line, Metro Northern (32 departures)
  2. 5h · Coach FlixBus UK940, Bus N9

Journeys on Tue 27 Oct

  1. 06:08 → 08:38

    2h 30min · 1 change

    ICGWR MBakerloo

    Price not available

  2. 06:08 → 08:36

    2h 28min · 2 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern

    Price not available

  3. 06:08 → 08:35

    2h 27min · 3 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern MBakerloo

    Price not available

  4. 06:32 → 09:15

    2h 43min · 1 change

    ICGWR MBakerloo

    Price not available

  5. 06:32 → 09:11

    2h 39min · 2 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern

    Price not available

  6. 07:04 → 09:35

    2h 31min · 1 change

    ICGWR MBakerloo

    Price not available

  7. 07:04 → 09:32

    2h 28min · 2 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern

    Price not available

  8. 07:33 → 10:06

    2h 33min · 1 change

    ICGWR MBakerloo

    Price not available

  9. 07:33 → 10:05

    2h 32min · 2 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern

    Price not available

  10. 10:34 → 13:13

    2h 39min · 1 change

    ICGWR MBakerloo

    Price not available

  11. 10:34 → 13:07

    2h 33min · 2 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern

    Price not available

  12. 10:34 → 13:06

    2h 32min · 3 changes

    ICGWR TRAINElizabeth line MNorthern MBakerloo

    Price not available

An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to London without a car?

2h 24min for the fastest journey (15:38 → 18:02), 2h 32min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.

What time does the first journey from Cardiff to London leave?

On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:08 and the last at 23:10. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.

How far is Cardiff from London?

211 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 2h 24min.

Which companies run the journey from Cardiff to London?

GWR, London Underground (TfL), Elizabeth line, London Buses, FlixBus-gb.

Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.

2h 24minat the fastest

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