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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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32

train journeys
per day

132

miles (213 kms)

2hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

03:10 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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

The distance by rail from East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 132 miles (213 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 38 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:10
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    08:15
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    08:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    09:20
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    09:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:21
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:21
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:21
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:21
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:21
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:20
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:51
    3 hrs 3 changes
    14:51
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:21
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    15:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:21
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:21
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    17:20
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:51
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    East Croydon
    Cardiff Queen Street
    East Croydon to Cardiff Queen Street

About East Croydon Station

Station name East Croydon (ECR)
Address East Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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 East Croydon and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between East Croydon and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 38 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between East Croydon and Cardiff Queen Street 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 03:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between East Croydon 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 East Croydon & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Cardiff Queen Street.

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