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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Romsey
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Romsey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Romsey will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Romsey 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 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Romsey
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Romsey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £63.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Romsey train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Romsey trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 Cardiff | 2h21 | 11:51 Romsey | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| 04:07 Cardiff | 4h47 | 08:54 Romsey | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Romsey
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Romsey run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Romsey trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Romsey from £41. 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 Romsey train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Romsey 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 Romsey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Romsey
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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)
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 13:30 Saturday 06:50 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with both platforms able to be accessed step free, platform 1 is via local roads and up a long access ramp. Platform 2 is through the ticket office or night entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: station entrance, platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt.
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