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Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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39

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

2hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 15 mins.

South Western Railway, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 13 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:23
    3 hrs 16 mins1 change
    08:39
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:23
    2 hrs 45 mins1 change
    09:08
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:08
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    09:36
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:50
    2 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    10:36
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:23
    2 hrs 47 mins1 change
    11:10
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:38
    2 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    11:36
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:55
    2 hrs 51 mins1 change
    11:46
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:23
    2 hrs 48 mins1 change
    12:11
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:39
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    12:38
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:46
    2 hrs 59 mins1 change
    12:45
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:23
    2 hrs 54 mins1 change
    13:17
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:38
    2 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    13:35
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:47
    3 hrs 1 min1 change
    13:48
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:23
    2 hrs 43 mins1 change
    14:06
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:23
    2 hrs 14 mins1 change
    14:37
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:38
    2 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    15:35
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:47
    3 hrs 5 mins1 change
    15:52
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:23
    2 hrs 44 mins1 change
    16:07
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:23
    2 hrs 13 mins1 change
    16:36
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:38
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    17:37
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    Cardiff Central
    Southampton Airport Parkway to Cardiff Central

About Southampton Airport Parkway Station

Station name Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)
AddressSouthampton Airport Parkway station, Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 20:00
Saturday 05:45 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
AddressCardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southampton Airport Parkway & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Cardiff Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.