The average train between Cardiff and Hassocks takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hassocks. 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 Hassocks. 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 Hassocks at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hassocks. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hassocks station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Cardiff to Hassocks train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hassocks train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Cardiff to Hassocks train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Gatwick Express and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Hassocks is 220.3 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hassocks via Reading and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 44m.