The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Farnham
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Farnham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Farnham will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
To travel from Cardiff to Farnham you need to make at least 2 changes.










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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Farnham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Farnham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 168 km
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2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to Farnham train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:07 Cardiff | 3h09 | 08:16 Farnham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:24 Cardiff | 2h22 | 08:46 Farnham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:51 Cardiff | 2h25 | 09:16 Farnham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:23 Cardiff | 2h53 | 10:16 Farnham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:37 Cardiff | 2h39 | 11:16 Farnham | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Farnham
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Farnham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Farnham from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Farnham train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Farnham
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
- 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: 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 17:40 Sunday 08:10 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- 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. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1, platform 2, platform 1 car park and platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt off Station Hill (B3001) on Town side of Level Crossing
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