The average train between Slough and Cardiff University takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Slough to Cardiff University. 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 Slough and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Slough to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Slough to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Slough to Cardiff University train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Slough and Cardiff University is 178.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 33m.