The average train between Cardiff and Farnham takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Farnham. 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 Farnham. 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 Farnham at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Farnham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Farnham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Cardiff to Farnham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Farnham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Cardiff to Farnham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Farnham is 168 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Farnham via Reading and Ash in around 3h 22m.