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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
163 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
14:303h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:52Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
£811One-way
0 changes
10:303h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:52Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
£811One-way
0 changes
10:303h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:52Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
£811One-way
0 changes
14:303h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)17:52Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
£811One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach |
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£70 Average Price | £20 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:27
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h01 | 09:08 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 09:52 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 11:52 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h22 | 13:52 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 19:52 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 13:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 21m
Cheapest Price
£53
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Portsmouth Harbour (PMH). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
The train distance from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) is 163 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £70.
The train journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) covers a distance of 163 km and takes approximately 3h 21m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) is by coach, costing approximately £13.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) leaves at 7:27.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) departs at 13:30.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
There is no night train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
Cardiff
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Portsmouth Harbour. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth Harbour for your journey to Portsmouth from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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