The average train between Cardiff and Lancing takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lancing at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. 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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
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) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Lancing is 212 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lancing via Southampton Central in around 4h 23m.