The average train between Horsham and Cardiff takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Horsham 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 Horsham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horsham is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Dorking and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Horsham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Horsham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Horsham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Horsham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Horsham to Cardiff train tickets online with Southern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Horsham and Cardiff is 203.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Horsham to Cardiff Central via Dorking, Dorking Deepdene, and Reading in around 3h 46m.