Portsmouth to Cardiff train from $15 (€13) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest

$38

Average

$82

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

08:27AM3h18

Portsmouth

11:45AMCardiff

$381One-way

0 transfers

07:27AM3h19

Portsmouth

10:46AMCardiff

$381One-way

0 transfers

03:27PM3h22

Portsmouth

06:49PMCardiff

$861One-way

0 transfers

04:50AM3h55

Portsmouth

08:45AMCardiff

$951One-way

0 transfers

08:23AM4h15

Portsmouth

12:38PMCardiff

$1561One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Portsmouth to Cardiff

Showing trains for today, Thursday, December 5

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
L61926	On time 04:57AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h42	08:39AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 transfers
L57747	On time 05:55AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h41	09:36AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 transfers
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Portsmouth to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Fastest Journey

3 h 18 m

Average

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

164 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Portsmouth for Cardiff every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:27AM3h18

Portsmouth

11:45AMCardiff

$381One-way

0 transfers

07:27AM3h19

Portsmouth

10:46AMCardiff

$381One-way

0 transfers

03:27PM3h22

Portsmouth

06:49PMCardiff

$861One-way

0 transfers

04:50AM3h55

Portsmouth

08:45AMCardiff

$951One-way

0 transfers

08:23AM4h15

Portsmouth

12:38PMCardiff

$1561One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Cardiff

Trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€33) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by bus.

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 $15 (€13)

Distance

101 miles (164 km)

Average train duration

3h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€33)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 17m

First train

04:25

Last train

23:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€13)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Portsmouth to Cardiff trains

Travel between Portsmouth and Cardiff from $36 (€32) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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.

Train information from Portsmouth to Cardiff with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: $36

FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Cardiff can start from as little as $37 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Cardiff is $87 (€78); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portsmouth to Cardiff train travel time is 3 h 17 min for the 102 mile (164 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Portsmouth to Cardiff leaves at 4: 25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Portsmouth to Cardiff leaves at 11: 11 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Cardiff without having to change trains with first_great_western. There are 3 direct trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Portsmouth to Cardiff you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Cardiff from Portsmouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 11 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Portsmouth & Southsea, which is located around 0.1 miles (80 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cardiff from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Cardiff by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Portsmouth to Cardiff including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Portsmouth to Cardiff

Portsmouth

Cardiff

The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Fratton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fratton for your trip from Portsmouth to Cardiff.

Fratton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Address

Fratton station, Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5AW

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40

Public transit options for Fratton

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.

Portsmouth & Southsea Wifi