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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Cosham to Cardiff Central for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Cosham
- Departure station
- Cosham station guide
- Address
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- Northern Road, PO6 3BP
Operators serving Cosham
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Facilities at Cosham
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- £4/day
Explore the area around Cosham
- Portsdown Hill
About your departure station
Cosham station (1847) became a key junction when Portsmouth Direct Line opened in 1859.
The original wooden station was replaced in 1937 with current brick buildings.
WWII saw heavy use for naval personnel movements.
The 1967 electrification brought faster London services.
Today it handles 2 million annual passengers as interchange between SWR mainline and local services.
The 2010s saw complete refurbishment with new footbridge and ticket hall.
Coshams strategic position near Portsdown Hill and A27 ensures continued importance.
Recent housing developments increased passenger numbers, maintaining this stations role after 175 years of serving Portsmouths northern suburbs.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Cosham to Cardiff Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Cosham as your departure station and Cardiff Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Cosham and Cardiff Central?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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