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Trains from Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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30

train journeys
per day

91

miles (146 kms)

2hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 91 miles (146 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:25
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    09:06
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:02
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:39
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:36
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:49
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:37
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:19
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:53
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:26
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:53
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:53
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:49
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:53
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:53
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:28
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:54
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:23
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:49
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:59
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:37
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:26
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:52
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:38
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:29
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    18:53
    Basingstoke
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Basingstoke to Cardiff Queen Street

About Basingstoke Station

Station name Basingstoke (BSK)
Address Basingstoke station, Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 21:30
Saturday 06:00 - 21:30
Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 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 Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Basingstoke & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Basingstoke and Cardiff Queen Street.

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