The average train between Cardiff and Worthing takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Worthing. 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 Worthing. 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 Worthing at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Worthing. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Worthing station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Cardiff to Worthing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Worthing train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worthing station.
Book your Cardiff to Worthing train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Cardiff and Worthing is 209 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Worthing via Southampton Central in around 4h 18m.