There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to South Wales 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
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 55m£56–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
5h 9m£28–46Drive 123.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to South Walescar 123.1 mi
3h 4m£31–44
Southampton to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to South Wales is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Southampton and South Wales is 137 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Southampton to South Wales, including transfers.
Southampton to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to South Wales is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Southampton to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Southampton to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to South Wales is 124 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Southampton to South Wales.
Book your Southampton to South Wales train tickets online with Omio.
There are 662+ hotels available in South Wales.