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Outbound fromHemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 3h 57m to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 117 miles (188 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £53.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:41 | |
| Departure station | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 1m | |
| Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £53.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central in 3 hours 1 minute
If you want to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central by train to take around 3 hours 57 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 117 miles (188 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Cardiff Central. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Hemel Hempstead to Cardiff Central start from £53.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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