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The average train between Cardiff and Basingstoke takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Basingstoke. 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 Cardiff and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Reading station via Reading station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Cardiff to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Basingstoke is 147.3 km. The road distance is 178 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
