The average train between Cardiff and Bourne End takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Bourne End. 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 Bourne End. 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 Bourne End at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bourne End. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bourne End station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Cardiff to Bourne End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bourne End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Bourne End train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Bourne End is 171.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 53m.