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Compare train and bus for Winchester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 train costs an average of $94, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Winchester to Cardiff:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Cardiff costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to Cardiff:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to Cardiff costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winchester and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Trains mostly depart from Winchester station (WIN) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Stagecoach South to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
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