Cardiff to Southampton train

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

Cheap train tickets and timesCardiff to Southampton

Recommended for youView the best options based on price, speed, departure time, and popularity.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Southampton start from £24 with an average ticket price of £63.

£24

Cheapest Price

£63

Average Price

2 h 38 m

Fastest Journey

2 h 59 m

Average

Trains per day

139 km

Distance

Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Southampton by train or coach

Sun
13 Oct

Mon
14 Oct

Tue
15 Oct

Wed
16 Oct

Thu
17 Oct

Fri
18 Oct

Sat
19 Oct

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Southampton

Distance	86 miles
Average train duration	2 h 24 min
Average train ticket price	£55 (€62)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day
Train providers	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff to Southampton cover the 86 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 24 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £16, but the average price of train tickets is £55. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Southampton Central.

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff to Southampton

For as little as £16 you can travel by train from Cardiff to Southampton with Great Western Rail and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Cardiff to Southampton train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: £16

FAQs: Cardiff to Southampton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Southampton 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 Southampton.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Southampton can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Southampton is £55; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cardiff to Southampton is 2 h 24 min to travel the 86 mile long route, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Southampton leaves at 04: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Southampton leaves at 19: 30.

Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day from Cardiff to Southampton with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Cardiff to Southampton, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Southampton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Southampton from Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 30.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 0.2 miles (425 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Southampton from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Southampton is May.

You have options as you can travel to Southampton from Cardiff 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Southampton

Cardiff

Southampton

The major railway station for departures from Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip to Southampton from Cardiff.

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30

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)