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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- CHF 65
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- CHF 121
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 2 h 21 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 2 h 27 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 44
- 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 CHF 121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 65.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 44 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 15 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
G150026:47 AM 2h59 Southampton Central (SOU) 9:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers- G15004
8:10 AM 2h42 Southampton Central (SOU) 10:52 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15005
9:11 AM 2h35 Southampton Central (SOU) 11:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15007
10:11 AM 2h38 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15021
6:10 PM 2h37 Southampton Central (SOU) 8:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
G00866+W3541711:15 AM 2h21 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 130 1 One-way 1 transfer- G00895+W34637
4:15 PM 2h22 Southampton Central (SOU) 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 187 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00887+W34630
2:15 PM 2h23 Southampton Central (SOU) 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 130 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15023
7:11 PM 2h34 Southampton Central (SOU) 9:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15005
9:11 AM 2h35 Southampton Central (SOU) 11:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 28 but you can travel from only CHF 15 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.
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Journey facts
- Distance85 miles (138 km)
- Average train duration2h 32m
- Cheapest ticket priceCHF 28
- Trains per day8
- Direct trains3
- Fastest train2h 13m
- First train4:15 AM
- Last train8:30 PM
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- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DaySat
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- Best time to book1 day
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Frequently asked questions about your Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip
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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, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00849+G14933 | Delayed 6:15 AM 6:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 9:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
 L80098 · 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 | |
| G00895+W34637 | 4:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h22 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80116 · L79976+C03080 · G14942 | 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 | |
| G00901+G14943 | 5:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h59 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80469+C03087 · G14944 | On time 5:24 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| L80124 · 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 | |
| G00912+W34648 | On time 6:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h23 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80134 · 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 | |
| G00918+G14945 | On time 7:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h32 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80144 · L79994 · L79303+G14945 | On time 7:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h17 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W35041 | On time 8:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h45 | 10:56 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00925+W35426 | 8:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h31 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| L80154 · L84475+C03102 · W35426 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h16 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15026 | On time 9:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h46 | 11:57 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80170 · L84477+C03106 · G14947 | On time 9:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h37 | 1:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
| G14933+G00849 | 6:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 9:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15002 | 6:47 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h59 | 9:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C03033 · G14934+L78751 | 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h36 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14935+G00851 | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h57 | 10:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14936+G00739 | 7:55 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h42 | 10:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15004 | 8:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h42 | 10:52 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14937+G00855 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h52 | 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15519 · G15216 · G14938 | 8:23 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h17 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C03041 · G14938+L78761 · L79928 | 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15005 | 9:11 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 11:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34617+G00858 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C03045 · W34618+L79934 · L80065 | 9:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15007 | 10:11 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 12:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14939+G00861 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h01 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15009 | 11:10 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35417+G00866 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C03055 · W34624+L79946 · L80074 | 11:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15011 | 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 | |
| C03060 · W35418+L80080 · L79952 | 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 | 2:11 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h39 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34630+G00887 | 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h23 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
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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.
popular train stations
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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