The average train between Cardiff and Wareham takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Wareham. 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 Wareham. 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 Wareham at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wareham station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cardiff to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wareham station.
Book your Cardiff to Wareham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Wareham is 115.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wareham via Southampton Central in around 4h 2m.