The cheapest and fastest trains from Littlehampton to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Littlehampton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Littlehampton to Cardiff will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
To travel from Littlehampton to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Littlehampton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Littlehampton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 199 km
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Live departures
Littlehampton to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Littlehampton to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:50 Ford | 4h01 | 10:51 Cardiff | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:50 Ford | 3h54 | 11:44 Cardiff | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:50 Ford | 4h00 | 12:50 Cardiff | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:50 Ford | 3h56 | 13:46 Cardiff | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Littlehampton to Cardiff
Trains from Littlehampton to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Southern from Littlehampton to Cardiff trainsSouthern trains will get you between Littlehampton and Cardiff from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Littlehampton to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Littlehampton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Littlehampton and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:15 Saturday 06:30 - 19:55 Sunday 08:10 - 19:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on station concourse opposite the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 3 and waiting areas on the covered concourse and platforms
- Storage location: In Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
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