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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Branksome (BSM)

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18

train journeys
per day

75

miles (121 kms)

3hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

05:46 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Branksome (BSM)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Branksome , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 40 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:46
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    10:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    07:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    08:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    09:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    11:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    12:06
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    12:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    13:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    15:11
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    19:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    16:11
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    20:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    17:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    21:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    18:16
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    22:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    19:06
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    20:06
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    23:04
    8 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    07:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome
  • Mon 6th May
    23:36
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Branksome
    Cardiff Queen Street to Branksome

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

About Branksome Station

Station name Branksome (BSM)
Address Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:05 - 10:00
Saturday 08:00 - 11:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Branksome

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Branksome by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Branksome vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Branksome 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 & Branksome. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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