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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Reading

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31

train journeys
per day

94

miles (152 kms)

1hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

05:44 / 23:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Reading is approximately 94 miles (152 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 56 mins.

Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Queen Street to Reading

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:44
    1 hrs 34 mins1 change
    07:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:13
    1 hrs 35 mins1 change
    07:48
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:12
    1 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    09:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:15
    2 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:04
    1 hrs 41 mins1 change
    09:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:15
    2 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    10:40
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:04
    1 hrs 43 mins1 change
    10:47
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:37
    1 hrs 41 mins1 change
    11:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:04
    1 hrs 41 mins1 change
    11:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:29
    1 hrs 47 mins1 change
    12:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:04
    1 hrs 40 mins1 change
    12:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:37
    1 hrs 40 mins1 change
    13:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:04
    1 hrs 41 mins1 change
    13:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:42
    1 hrs 34 mins1 change
    14:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:04
    1 hrs 41 mins1 change
    14:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:37
    1 hrs 38 mins1 change
    15:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:04
    1 hrs 39 mins1 change
    15:43
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:42
    1 hrs 34 mins1 change
    16:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:04
    1 hrs 40 mins1 change
    16:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:42
    1 hrs 35 mins1 change
    17:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
AddressCardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:04.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Reading. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.