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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD)

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28

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to East Midlands Parkway (EMD)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 29 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:26
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    06:34
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    07:31
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:26
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    07:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    08:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    09:31
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    09:36
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    10:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    11:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    11:36
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    12:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    12:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    13:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    13:36
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    14:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    18:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    14:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    18:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    15:31
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    19:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    15:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    19:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    16:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway
  • Mon 13th May
    16:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Midlands Parkway
    Cardiff Queen Street to East Midlands Parkway

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 East Midlands Parkway Station

Station name East Midlands Parkway (EMD)
Address East Midlands Parkway station, Station Approach Road, off A453, Remembrance Way, near Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0EE
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 19:30
Tuesday 06:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:30
Thursday 06:00 - 19:30
Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
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 Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

First class tickets on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway 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 & East Midlands Parkway. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and East Midlands Parkway.

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