Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 14 Oct

Cheapest price on 14 Oct

£58

Average ticket price on 14 Oct

£108

Fastest journey on 14 Oct

2 h 21 m

Average journey duration on 14 Oct

2 h 27 m

Trains on 14 Oct

44

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.

Fast trains

On Wed 14 Oct, we found 44 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 15 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG15005
    9:112h35
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15002
    6:472h59
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    9:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15016
    15:112h38
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    17:49Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15020
    17:112h42
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    19:53Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15023
    19:112h34
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    21:45Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 13m.

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
138 km
Average train duration
2h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 13m
First train
4:15
Last train
20:30
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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

Live departures

Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG15002
On time
6:47 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h59
9:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC03033 · G14934+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
7:00 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h37
9:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14935+CrossCountryG00851
Delayed
7:43 7:15Southampton Central (SOU)
2h57
10:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG14936+CrossCountryG00739
Delayed
8:13 7:55Southampton Central (SOU)
2h42
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG150048:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h42
10:52 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150059:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h35
11:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34617+CrossCountryG00858
Delayed
9:41 9:15Southampton Central (SOU)
2h55
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC03045 · W34618+South Western RailwayL80065 · L79934
On time
9:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h07
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG1500710:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h38
12:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14939+CrossCountryG00861
Delayed
10:41 10:15Southampton Central (SOU)
3h01
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG1500911:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h35
13:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00866+Great Western RailwayW35417
On time
11:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h21
13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC03055 · W34624+South Western RailwayL79946 · L80074
Delayed
11:32 11:30Southampton Central (SOU)
3h07
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011
On time
12:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h38
14:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14940+CrossCountryG00875
On time
12:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h53
15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC03060 · W35418+South Western RailwayL80080 · L79952
Delayed
12:28 12:30Southampton Central (SOU)
3h06
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW3499913:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h35
15:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34629+CrossCountryG00879
On time
13:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h51
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15014
On time
14:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h39
16:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34630+CrossCountryG00887
Delayed
14:13 14:15Southampton Central (SOU)
2h23
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
South Western RailwayL80098 · L79964+Great Western RailwayC03070 · W34634
On time
14:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h07
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15016
On time
15:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h38
17:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG15018
On time
16:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h39
18:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34637+CrossCountryG00895
On time
16:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h22
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC03080 · G14942+South Western RailwayL80116 · L79976
On time
16:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h08
19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15020
On time
17:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h42
19:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14943+CrossCountryG0090117:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h59
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Great Western RailwayC03087 · G14944+South Western RailwayL8046917:24 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h13
20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC03085 · G14944+South Western RailwayL80124 · L7998217:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h07
20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15021
On time
18:10 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h37
20:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34648+CrossCountryG00912
Delayed
19:13 18:15Southampton Central (SOU)
3h23
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34648+South Western RailwayL80134 · L79988 · L79302
Delayed
19:13 18:30Southampton Central (SOU)
3h08
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15023
On time
19:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h34
21:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14945+CrossCountryG0091819:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h32
22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14945+South Western RailwayL80144 · L79994 · L7930319:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h17
22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35041
On time
20:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h45
22:56 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00925+Great Western RailwayW35426
On time
20:15 Southampton Central (SOU)
3h31
23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC03102 · W35426+South Western RailwayL84475 · L80154
Delayed
20:30 20:30Southampton Central (SOU)
3h16
23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15026
On time
21:11 Southampton Central (SOU)
2h46
23:57 Cardiff Central (CDF)		0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL80170 · L84477+Great Western RailwayC03106 · G1494721:30 Southampton Central (SOU)
4h06
1:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes

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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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£25
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The train journey from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) covers a distance of 138 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 138 km.
The first train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4:15.
The last train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) departs at 20:30.
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Yes, there is a direct train between Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
There is no night train service from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Booking trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the rolling hills and countryside of southern England and glimpses of the Severn Estuary as you approach Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Southampton Central to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Southampton
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Southampton CentralSouthampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL+44 345 600 0650WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre

BusX4, X5 · 5m · £2 · every ~20 min

Southampton Central train station facilities and services

Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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 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: Yes.

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London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
London Bridge (LBG) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport train
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport train
Southampton Central (SOU) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
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