The average train between Godalming and Cardiff takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Godalming 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 Godalming and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Godalming is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Godalming to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Godalming station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Godalming to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Godalming to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Godalming to Cardiff train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Godalming and Cardiff is 181.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Godalming to Cardiff Central via Guildford and Reading in around 3h 9m.