The average train between Cardiff and Fleet takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Fleet. 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 Fleet. 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 Fleet at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Fleet. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fleet station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Cardiff to Fleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Fleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Fleet train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Fleet is 164.3 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 40m.