Train Guildford to Cardiff from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Guildford and Cardiff takes 2h 33m 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.

2h 33m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 43m

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Guildford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:19 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 3:36 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:05 AM → 8:06 AM
8h 1m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:05 AM → 8:06 AM
8h 1m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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