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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Fareham to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fareham to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fareham to Cardiff will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fareham for Cardiff 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 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.
8:472h59Fareham11:46Cardiff£561One-way0 changes- 16:483h05Fareham19:53Cardiff£681One-way0 changes
- 8:472h59Fareham11:46Cardiff£561One-way0 changes
- 16:483h05Fareham19:53Cardiff£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Fareham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fareham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 156 km
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Live departures
Fareham to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Fareham to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:47 Fareham | 2h59 | 11:46 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:48 Fareham | 3h05 | 19:53 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fareham to Cardiff
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Trains from Fareham to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:47 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Fareham to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Fareham and Cardiff from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fareham to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fareham and Cardiff
Most Fareham to Cardiff trains use the Fareham to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Ninian Park. Use this guide to compare Fareham and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Fareham station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Fareham from Fareham city centre
Fareham train station facilities and services
Fareham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fareham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fareham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fareham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fareham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fareham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fareham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, 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.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Llandaf from Cardiff city centre
Llandaf is 4 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Llandaf train station facilities and services
Llandaf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Llandaf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Llandaf. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llandaf: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Llandaf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llandaf: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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