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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Southall
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
194 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Southall will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Southall every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
13:542h17
Cardiff16:11Southall
£561One-way
0 changes
20:303h29
Cardiff23:59Southall
£661One-way
0 changes
04:073h16
Cardiff07:23Southall
£671One-way
0 changes
07:372h31
Cardiff10:08Southall
£881One-way
0 changes
13:542h17
Cardiff16:11Southall
£561One-way
0 changes
07:372h31
Cardiff10:08Southall
£881One-way
0 changes
04:073h16
Cardiff07:23Southall
£671One-way
0 changes
20:303h29
Cardiff23:59Southall
£661One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Southall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 194 km
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£51 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to Southall train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:26
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:50 Cardiff | 2h18 | 12:08 Southall | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:18 Cardiff | 2h20 | 21:38 Southall | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:07 Cardiff | 3h16 | 07:23 Southall | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Southall
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Trains from Cardiff to Southall run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £20 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 £20
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 22:32 |
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 £20
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Southall trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Southall from £20. 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
2h 14m
Cheapest Price
£38
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£143
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Southall train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Southall 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 to Southall.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Southall in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Cardiff to Southall is 194 km.
To get from Cardiff to Southall, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Southall can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Cardiff to Southall covers a distance of 194 km and takes approximately 2h 14m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Cardiff to Southall leaves at 3:46.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southall is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The last train from Cardiff to Southall departs at 22:32.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Southall is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Southall station (STL).
Trains from Cardiff to Southall run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Southall.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Southall.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Southall.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Southall.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Southall
Cardiff
Southall
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Southall.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- 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
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from Heath Halt Road.
- Accessible public telephones: Low level/text public phones.
- 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
Public transport options for Heath Low Level
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
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 Southall is Southall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southall for your journey to Southall from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Male toilets are located on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barriers.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southall
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Paddington: Bus Stop N on Railway Bridge. Towards Slough: Bus Stop O next to Station Building Click here for map
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