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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£84

Average price

£112

Fastest journey

3 h 27 m

Average duration

3 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

164 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Cardiff will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Portsmouth for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.

C27525

09:143h27

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

12:41Cardiff Central (CDF)

£841One-way

0 changes

SN572600+

C27729

09:294h11

Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)

13:40Cardiff Central (CDF)

£851One-way

1 change

L47710+

C28580 · C27475

08:373h56

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

12:33Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1391One-way

2 changes

L47729+

C28652 · C27559

09:324h02

Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)

13:34Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1391One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£80 Average Price	£32 Average Price Cheapest
4h 12m average duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 22m average duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Portsmouth to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 June

Last updated at 17:18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
L47710+C28580 · C27475	On time 07:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h56	11:33 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
C27525	On time 08:14 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h27	11:41 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesdirect
SN572600+C27729	On time 08:29 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)	4h11	12:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
L47729+C28652 · C27559	On time 08:32 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)	4h02	12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £14 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 £14

Distance

164 km

Average train duration

3h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

£31

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 16m

First train

04:57

Last train

19:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

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

Travel to Cardiff from Portsmouth from £29 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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.

Great Western Rail from Portsmouth to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £29

FAQs: Portsmouth to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Cardiff 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 Portsmouth to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Cardiff can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Cardiff is £70; 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 Portsmouth to Cardiff is 3 h 17 min to travel the 102 mile long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Portsmouth to Cardiff leaves at 04: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Portsmouth to Cardiff leaves at 23: 11.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Cardiff without having to change trains with first_great_western. There are 3 direct trains from Portsmouth to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Portsmouth to Cardiff you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Portsmouth to Cardiff on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 11.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Portsmouth & Southsea, which is located around 0.1 miles (80 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cardiff from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Cardiff by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Portsmouth including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Cardiff

Portsmouth

Cardiff

The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your trip from Portsmouth to Cardiff.

Portsmouth & Southsea Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Portsmouth & Southsea station, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1EQ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Concourse and car park
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.

Portsmouth Harbour Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Portsmouth Harbour station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PA

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J

Fratton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Fratton station, Selbourne Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5AW

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Platform 1
Storage CCTV: No

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100

Public transport options for Fratton

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.