4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€64
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€100
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 19
36
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 36 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 15 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C422726:10 PM2h35Southampton Central (SOU)8:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€641One-way0 transfers- C422768:10 PM2h44Southampton Central (SOU)10:54 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€641One-way0 transfers
- C422705:09 PM2h41Southampton Central (SOU)7:50 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€641One-way0 transfers
- C422747:10 PM2h36Southampton Central (SOU)9:46 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€641One-way0 transfers
- C422789:12 PM2h43Southampton Central (SOU)11:55 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€641One-way0 transfers
- W34609+
G008527:15 AM2h21Southampton Central (SOU)9:36 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€1291One-way1 transfer - W34605+G008506:15 AM2h22Southampton Central (SOU)8:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€1291One-way1 transfer
- W34625+G0087312:15 PM2h22Southampton Central (SOU)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1291One-way1 transfer
- W34631+G008862:15 PM2h22Southampton Central (SOU)4:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1291One-way1 transfer
- W35420+G008964:15 PM2h22Southampton Central (SOU)6:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€84 Average price | €46 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A ferry is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average €46.
A ferry is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 34m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14939+G00861 | Delayed 10:41 AM 10:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 3h01 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35417+G00866 | Delayed 11:13 AM 11:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
 L80073 · L79946+C03055 · W34624 | On time 11:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15011 | On time 12:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 2:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14940+G00875 | 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80079 · L79952+C03060 · W35418 | On time 12:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h06 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34999 | 1:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 3:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34629+G00879 | 1:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h51 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15014 | On time 2:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h39 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34630+G00887 | On time 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h23 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80097 · L79964+C03070 · W34634 | On time 2:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15016 | On time 3:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15018 | On time 4:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h39 | 6:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34637+G00895 | On time 4:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h22 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80115 · L79976+C03080 · G14942 | On time 4:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15020 | On time 5:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h42 | 7:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14943+G00901 | 5:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h59 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80469+C03087 · G14944 | 5:24 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| L80123 · L79982+C03085 · G14944 | On time 5:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15021 | On time 6:10 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h37 | 8:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34648+G00912 | Delayed 7:13 PM 6:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 3h23 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80133 · L79988 · L79302+W34648 | On time 6:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15023 | On time 7:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 9:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14946+G00918 | 7:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h26 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80143 · L79994 · L79303+G14946 | 7:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h11 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W35040 | 8:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h39 | 10:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35425+G00925 | Delayed 9:13 PM 8:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 3h25 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80153 · L84475+C03102 · W35425 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15027 | On time 9:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h40 | 11:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80169 · L84477+C03106 · C42182 | On time 9:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h30 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34605+G00850 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h22 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42714 · C42462 · W34609 | 6:29 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34967 | 6:59 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h46 | 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34609+G00852 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80349+C03035 · C42173 | 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 10:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42255 | 8:09 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h43 | 10:52 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34615+G00856 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h25 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80357+C03040 · W34615 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42716 · C42463 · W34615 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42257 | 9:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 11:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34983 | 10:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h40 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42175+G00862 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h25 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80070+C03051 · W34621 | 10:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 1:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42260 | 11:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h39 | 1:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34623+G00868 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h02 | 2:17 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Southampton Central to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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