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Southampton to Cathays Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton to Cathays? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 27,31 EUR, with average prices for this route around 68,74 EUR. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:11 2 tuntia 51 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Central	13:02 Cathays	Find Tickets
10:23 3 tuntia 9 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	13:32 Cathays	Find Tickets
11:10 2 tuntia 52 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Central	14:02 Cathays	Find Tickets
11:23 2 tuntia 39 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	14:02 Cathays	Find Tickets
12:11 2 tuntia 51 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Central	15:02 Cathays	Find Tickets
12:23 2 tuntia 39 minuuttia, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	15:02 Paris	Find Tickets

Southampton to Cathays Train Route Details

First train

05:33

Last train

22:22

Departure station

Southampton

Arrival station

Cathays

Journey time

2 tuntia 39 minuuttia

Distance

139 km

Price

27,31 EUR*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Cathays

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton to Cathays can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Cathays for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Southampton to Cathays, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southampton to Cathays train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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