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The average train between Basingstoke and Cardiff takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Basingstoke to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Cardiff is 147.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
