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Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central by train

First train

07:01

Last train

11:32

Departure station

Hinchley Wood

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

From 3h 3m

Distance

122 miles (197 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to travel from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Hinchley Wood and Cardiff Central, which usually take 3 hours 11 minutes to complete the 122 miles (197 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cardiff Central by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Cardiff Central? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Hinchley Wood and Cardiff Central by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central?

No, there are no direct train services from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central. Travelling from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central leave?

The first train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central leaves at 07:01. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central leave?

The last train from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central leaves at 11:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Hinchley Wood and Cardiff Central by train?

Trains travelling from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central cover a distance of around 122 miles (197 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Hinchley Wood to Cardiff Central

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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