The average train between Cardiff and Lancing takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Lancing. 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 Lancing. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lancing at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lancing. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lancing station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cardiff to Lancing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lancing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancing station.
Book your Cardiff to Lancing train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Lancing is 212 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lancing via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 9m.