The average train between Cardiff and Newhaven takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Newhaven. 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 Newhaven. 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 Newhaven at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Newhaven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newhaven station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Cardiff to Newhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newhaven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Cardiff to Newhaven train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Newhaven is 237.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newhaven Town via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Lewes in around 4h 17m.