Discover Cardiff to Winchester by train

Planning a train adventure from Cardiff to Winchester? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Cardiff and Winchester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £54.30, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cardiff to Winchester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:26.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:26.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:56.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:07.

  • 56 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 8 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Cardiff to Winchester

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 8 minutes, spanning 136 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Cardiff and Winchester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Winchester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Winchester.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Cardiff to Winchester?

The total distance from Cardiff to Winchester is 136 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Winchester?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £54.30. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Cardiff to Winchester train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Winchester?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 8 minutes.