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Cardiff to Cosham train route details

First train

09:18

Last train

23:11

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival station

Cosham

Journey time

3h 9m

Distance

102 miles

Price

€15.44*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

What are the next train times from Cardiff to Cosham?

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:25 3h 30m, 1 change Cardiff Central	21:55 Cosham	Find Tickets
19:25 3h 30m, 1 change Cardiff Central	22:55 Cosham	Find Tickets
20:30 3h 50m, 1 change Cardiff Central	00:20 +1 Cosham	Find Tickets
20:30 8h 29m, 1 change Cardiff Central	04:59 +1 Cosham	Find Tickets
23:11 8h 8m, 1 change Cardiff Central	07:19 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

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The Queens Hotel Portsmouth
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8.3/10
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Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
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Holiday Inn PORTSMOUTH by IHG
Pembroke Rd
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How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Cosham

Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Cardiff and Cosham - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Book in advance

Save up to 61% on your journey from Cardiff to Cosham by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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