- Distance: 139.1 mi
- Duration: 3h 22m
The average train between Portsmouth and Cardiff takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Portsmouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Portsmouth and Cardiff is 164.2 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
