Basingstoke to Cardiff Trains

Basingstoke to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Cardiff takes 2h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Hourly
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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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:06 PM → 8:06 AM
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10h • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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, October 27, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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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Departing Thursday, October 29, 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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Departing Friday, October 30, 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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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:49 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:40 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:27 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 12:34 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.