The average train between Southampton and Pencoed takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Pencoed. 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 Southampton and Pencoed. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Pencoed at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Pencoed station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Southampton to Pencoed train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Pencoed train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Southampton to Pencoed train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Pencoed is 161.7 km. The road distance is 211 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m.