Cardiff to Weymouth train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Weymouth

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$89

Average price

$100

Fastest journey

3 h 26 m

Average duration

3 h 57 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

109 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Weymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Weymouth will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Weymouth without transferring at least once.

Great Western RailP08911 · P09637
09:00AM3h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:26PMWeymouth station (WEY)
$891One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08913 · P09638
11:00AM3h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:26PMWeymouth station (WEY)
$891One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08904 · P09636
06:57AM3h37
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:34AMWeymouth station (WEY)
$891One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08381+South Western RailwayL48304
07:27AM4h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:07PMWeymouth station (WEY)
$1101One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP08385+South Western RailwayL48324
09:28AM4h39
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:07PMWeymouth station (WEY)
$1101One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Weymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Weymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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Bus

€67

Average price

€51

Average price

Cheapest

3h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 14m

Average total duration

7h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cardiff to Weymouth train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Weymouth trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 2:13 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_western6:28 PM Cardiff
3h40
10:08 PM Weymouth0 transfersDirect
Friday, November 7
great_westernP08904 · P09636
On time
6:57 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h37
10:34 AM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer
great_westernP08381+south_west_trainsL48304
On time
7:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h40
12:07 PM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer
great_westernP08911 · P09637
On time
9:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h26
12:26 PM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer
great_westernP08385+south_west_trainsL48324
On time
9:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h39
2:07 PM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer
great_westernP08913 · P09638
On time
11:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h26
2:26 PM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer
great_westernP08389+south_west_trainsL48344
On time
11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h37
4:07 PM Weymouth station (WEY)
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Weymouth

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $33 (€27)
Distance
67 miles (109 km)
Average train duration
3h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$60 (€49)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 26m
First train
05:07
Last train
20:14

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Cardiff to Weymouth start from as low as $60 (€49) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $82 (€67) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $33 (€27)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Weymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Weymouth from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 26m
Cheapest Price
$60 (€49)
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
Cheapest Price
$128 (€104)
first_great_western frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Weymouth

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Weymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Weymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
A day trip from Cardiff to Weymouth is not feasible as the travel time is 3h 26m. However, there are 5 train trips available per day.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Weymouth can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $60 (€49), while the average price is around $82 (€67).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Weymouth is by bus, with a cost of around $33 (€27).
The first train from Cardiff to Weymouth leaves at 5:07 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Weymouth.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Weymouth is 67 miles (109 km).
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Weymouth is Cardiff Central (CDF), which connects to Weymouth station (WEY).
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Weymouth.
Typically, a 2 to 3-day visit to Weymouth is sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the historic harbor, stunning beaches, and nearby scenic areas.
Yes, the train journey from Cardiff to Weymouth is scenic, offering views of the rolling Welsh countryside, the Severn Estuary, and the picturesque landscapes of Somerset and Dorset.
The train from Cardiff to Weymouth takes 3h 26m and runs 5 per day.
The last train from Cardiff to Weymouth leaves at 8:14 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Weymouth.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Weymouth.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cardiff to Weymouth

Cardiff
Weymouth
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your trip from Cardiff to Weymouth.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Whitchurch (Cardiff)ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B Step free access to the platform from Pen y Dre.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Whitchurch (Cardiff)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Along the A470 (Northern Avenue) towards Cardiff at the bus stop after the junction with Caedelyn Road

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