The average train between Cardiff and Farnborough takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Farnborough. 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 Farnborough. 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 Farnborough at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Farnborough station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Cardiff to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Farnborough North station.
Book your Cardiff to Farnborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Farnborough is 169.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Farnborough North via Reading in around 2h 36m.