There are 4 ways to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 44m£65–142Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Southampton to Cardiff University114.2 mi
2h 35m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
5h 14m£32–68Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£47–162
University of Southampton to Cardiff University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Southampton to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between University of Southampton and Cardiff University is 155 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University, including transfers.
University of Southampton to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Library station.
The best way to get from University of Southampton to Cardiff University is to train via Reading which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 14m.
University of Southampton to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Southampton to Cardiff University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from University of Southampton to Cardiff University.
What companies run services between University of Southampton, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from University of Southampton to Cardiff University via Highfield Interchange, Airport Parkway, Southampton Airport Parkway, Reading, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Southampton to Cardiff University via Library, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 5h 14m.
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Library to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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