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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Cardiff:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Cardiff costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Cardiff
How to get from Southampton to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM8h15Southampton12:45 AMCardiff$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:30 PM8h15Southampton12:45 AMCardiff$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 PM5h10Southampton12:40 AMCardiff$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:00 PM7h25Southampton12:25 AMCardiff$211One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 AM6h25Southampton9:45 AMCardiff$241One-way0 transfers
- 2:05 PM6h15Southampton8:20 PMCardiff$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Cardiff:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Cardiff costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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