The average train between Basingstoke and Cardiff takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Basingstoke to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Basingstoke to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cardiff is 147.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 9m.
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