The average train between Hove and Cardiff takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Hove 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 Hove and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Hove to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Hove to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Hove to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hove and Cardiff is 222.2 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 52m.