The average train between Guildford and Cardiff takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Guildford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Guildford to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Guildford and Cardiff is 183 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 45m.