The average train between Newbury and Cardiff takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Newbury 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 Newbury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Newbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.
Newbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newbury to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Newbury and Cardiff is 128.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 27m.