The average train between Farnborough and Cardiff takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnborough to Cardiff. 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 Farnborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Farnborough to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Farnborough North station.
Farnborough to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Farnborough to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farnborough and Cardiff is 169.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Farnborough North to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 25m.