Cardiff to West Sussex Trains

Cardiff to West Sussex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and West Sussex takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to West Sussex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Reading

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...

4h 30m

£71–127

Cardiff to West Sussex train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and West Sussex. 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 West Sussex at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:20 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to West Sussex? 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.

Cardiff to West Sussex trains

Trip Overview

Train via Reading

Cardiff to West Sussex train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:20 PM → 5:15 PM

2:41 PM → 6:15 PM

3:20 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Sussex, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Reading

Train from Reading to Dorking Deepdene

Train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southsea

Cardiff to West Sussex trains

Find Transport to West Sussex

Trip Overview

Train via Reading

Cardiff to West Sussex train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:20 PM → 5:15 PM

2:41 PM → 6:15 PM

3:20 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 PM → 8:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:15 AM

6:24 AM → 10:15 AM

7:49 AM → 11:15 AM

8:38 AM → 12:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Sussex, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Reading

Train from Reading to Dorking Deepdene

Train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southsea

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to West Sussex

Alternative transport options

9:20 PM → 8:44 AM
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