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Trip Overview

The average train between Hook and Cardiff takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Hook 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.

2h 59m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 28m
£52–101

Hook to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Hook and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Hook is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Hook to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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