The average train between Southall and Cardiff takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Southall 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 Southall and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southall is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southall to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Southall station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Southall to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Southall station.
Southall to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Southall to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southall and Cardiff is 194.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Southall to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 36m.