There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train, rideshare, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 51m£72–127Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU)car 111.8 mi
2h 39m£28–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Southampton-SOU111.8 mi
2h 39mTrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Romseytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 58m£51–98
Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Cardiff and Southampton Airport (SOU) is 152 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU), including transfers.
Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU) is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Southampton Airport (SOU).
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southampton Airport (SOU), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Airport Parkway via Reading in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Romsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Southampton-SOU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Southampton Airport (SOU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.