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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Cosham
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Cosham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Cosham will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Cosham 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 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
08:183h16
Cardiff11:34Cosham
£791One-way
0 changes
10:303h04
Cardiff13:34Cosham
£791One-way
0 changes
10:303h04
Cardiff13:34Cosham
£791One-way
0 changes
08:183h16
Cardiff11:34Cosham
£791One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Cardiff to Cosham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Cosham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 164 km
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3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Cosham
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Trains from Cardiff to Cosham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 8m.
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 £31
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 21:13 |
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 £31
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Cosham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Cosham from £31. 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 4m
Cheapest Price
£74
Great Western Rail frequency
2 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£108
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Cosham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Cosham 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 Cosham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Cosham thoroughly, a day or two is typically sufficient to visit local attractions and enjoy the town's atmosphere.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff and Cosham. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The train distance from Cardiff to Cosham is 164 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Cosham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Cosham covers a distance of 164 km and takes approximately 3h 8m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Cosham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £52, while the average price tends to be around £113.
The first train from Cardiff to Cosham leaves at 4:59.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cosham is by coach, costing approximately £31.
The last train from Cardiff to Cosham departs at 21:13.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Cosham is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Cosham station (CSA).
Trains from Cardiff to Cosham run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Cosham.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Cosham.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Cosham.
To travel from Cardiff to Cosham, you can take a train.
The train journey from Cardiff to Cosham offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Welsh countryside, the Severn Estuary, and glimpses of the South Downs National Park as you approach Cosham.
A day trip from Cardiff to Cosham is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 8m. However, trains run 3 times per day. The distance is 164 km.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Cosham
Cardiff
Cosham
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 Cosham.
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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Cosham is Cosham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cosham for your journey to Cosham from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:45 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth / Havant) from the station forecourt (via side entrance). Step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Fareham / Southampton) is via short ramp (1:11, 13m long) from street. Access between platforms is via level crossing (typically 100m). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cosham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station in High Street before Level Crossing
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