The cheapest and fastest trains from Bognor Regis to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bognor Regis to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bognor Regis to Cardiff will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bognor Regis for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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.


Live departures
Bognor Regis to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Bognor Regis to Cardiff trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:41 Bognor Regis | 4h03 | 12:44 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bognor Regis to Cardiff
Trains from Bognor Regis to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern from Bognor Regis to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Southern trains will get you between Bognor Regis and Cardiff from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bognor Regis to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bognor Regis to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bognor Regis and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:50 Saturday 06:00 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is by the gateline.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available
- Storage location: Cycle storage in fish dock next to taxi rank
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
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