The average train between Winchester and Cardiff takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 Winchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Winchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Winchester to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Winchester and Cardiff is 137.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 35m.