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Trains from Edinburgh Haymarket (HYM) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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9

train journeys
per day

308

miles (496 kms)

6hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

06:57 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Haymarket (HYM) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 9 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 308 miles (496 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 1 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:57
    6 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:58
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:58
    6 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:58
    6 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:57
    6 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    21:09
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:57
    6 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    23:24
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:57
    10 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    05:30
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:16
    11 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    08:00
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:17
    12 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Edinburgh Haymarket
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Edinburgh Haymarket to Cardiff Queen Street

About Edinburgh Haymarket Station

Station name Edinburgh Haymarket (HYM)
Address Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 21:25
Saturday 06:30 - 21:25
Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
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 Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 9 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Haymarket 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 Edinburgh Haymarket & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 9 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Haymarket and Cardiff Queen Street.

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