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Trip Overview

The average train between Overton and Cardiff takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Overton 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 42m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 26m
£53–103

Overton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Overton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Overton is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 2 changes

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

Want to know about travelling from Overton to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Overton to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Overton, 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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