The average train between Cardiff and Southall takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Southall. 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 Southall. 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 Southall at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Southall. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Southall station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Cardiff to Southall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Southall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southall station.
Book your Cardiff to Southall train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Southall is 194.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southall via Reading in around 2h 48m.