The average train between Cardiff and Petersfield takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Petersfield. 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 Petersfield. 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 Petersfield at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Petersfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Petersfield station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cardiff to Petersfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Petersfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Cardiff to Petersfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Petersfield is 164.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Petersfield via Reading and Guildford in around 3h 27m.