The average train between Eastleigh and Cardiff takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastleigh to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Eastleigh station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Eastleigh to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Eastleigh to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Eastleigh to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eastleigh and Cardiff is 139.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 33m.