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The average train between Cardiff and Botley takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Botley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Botley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Botley. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Botley at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway10h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Botley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Botley, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Botley via Reading and Basingstoke in around 3h 20m.

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