Train Basingstoke to Cardiff from £68 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

2h 11m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Basingstoke to Cardiff train times

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.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:49 PM → 10:36 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:06 PM → 11:36 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:06 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:51 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

12:05 AM → 8:06 AM
8h 1m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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