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Outbound fromCardiff Central to West Drayton by train
It takes an average of 3h 28m to travel from Cardiff Central to West Drayton by train, over a distance of around 116 miles (187 km). There are normally 53 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to West Drayton and tickets for this journey start from £54.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | West Drayton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 4m | |
| Distance | 116 miles (187 km) | |
| Frequency | 53 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £54.80 | |
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Travelling from Cardiff Central to West Drayton by train
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to West Drayton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 28 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to West Drayton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 4 minutes though. You'll usually find 53 trains per day running along the 116 miles (187 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to West Drayton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to West Drayton – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cardiff Central to West Drayton 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 £54.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to West Drayton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cardiff Central to West Drayton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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