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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Reading Stations

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32

train journeys
per day

94

miles (152 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:46 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Reading Stations is approximately 94 miles (152 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 4 mins.

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

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 35 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:46
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:34
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    08:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:10
    2 hrs 2 changes
    09:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:41
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    09:19
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:04
    1 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    09:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:20
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:06
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    10:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    11:18
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:06
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    11:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:26
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    12:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:06
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    1 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    13:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:06
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    13:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:41
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    14:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:06
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    14:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:36
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    15:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:06
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:41
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:06
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    16:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:41
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    17:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Reading
    Cardiff Queen Street to Reading

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 Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading Stations

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 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 Reading Stations 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 Stations. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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