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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Cardiff Central | Portsmouth and Southsea | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Portsmouth and Southsea | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Portsmouth and Southsea | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Portsmouth and Southsea | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Portsmouth and Southsea | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Portsmouth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 543, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 619
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Portsmouth by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Portsmouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth start from R 1 619. The average price for this train route is around R 1 803. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Portsmouth?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Portsmouth is 3h 19m, covering a distance of 165 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Portsmouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Portsmouth?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Portsmouth departs at 07:27. And the latest train departs at 20:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Portsmouth was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 278To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 278 to R 1 745 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 278, which is on 2025-12-19.
