The average train between Cardiff and Pangbourne takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Pangbourne. 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 Pangbourne. 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 Pangbourne at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pangbourne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pangbourne station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Cardiff to Pangbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pangbourne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Pangbourne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Pangbourne is 145 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 40m.