The average train between Cardiff and Lymington takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lymington. 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 Lymington. 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 Lymington at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central 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 Lymington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lymington station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cardiff to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Lymington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Lymington is 139.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 34m.