Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
Great Western Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. East Farleigh to Cardiff Central

Trains to Cardiff Central from East Farleigh

First train

03:59

Last train

22:02

Departure stationEast Farleigh
Arrival stationCardiff Central
Journey time

From 4h 4m

Distance

159 miles (256 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

What are the train times from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central?

Check out the next trains departing from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
10:3314:374h 4m, 3 changes
11:0315:084h 5m, 3 changes
11:3315:364h 3m, 3 changes
12:0316:064h 3m, 3 changes
12:3316:384h 5m, 3 changes
13:0317:094h 6m, 3 changes
13:3317:374h 4m, 3 changes
14:0318:064h 3m, 3 changes
14:3418:374h 3m, 3 changes
15:0319:104h 7m, 3 changes

What are the train times from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central?

Get from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central in as little as 4 hours 4 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central takes around 6 hours 11 minutes. There are around 0 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between East Farleigh and Cardiff Central, you'll need to make 3 changes.

Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink and CrossCountry trains run on this route.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central?

Want to know more about your journey from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What is the quickest journey time between East Farleigh and Cardiff Central by train?

The quickest journey time between East Farleigh and Cardiff Central by train is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Are there direct trains from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central?

No, there are no direct trains running from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central, you’ll usually need to make at least 3 changes during the journey.

What's the distance between East Farleigh and Cardiff Central by train?

Trains travelling from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central cover a distance of around 159 miles (256 km) during the journey. You can get there in 4 hours and 4 minutes on the fastest services.

What is the best way to get to Cardiff Central from East Farleigh?

To get from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central, we believe that it's best to take the train! Trains are convenient and comfortable, offering a great way to get to Cardiff Central. Plus, the fastest trains can take just 4 hours and 4 minutes, leaving you with more time to explore.

How do I find cheap train tickets from East Farleigh to Cardiff Central?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for East Farleigh to Cardiff Central is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link