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Trains from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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42

train journeys
per day

160

miles (258 kms)

3hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 00:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 42 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Central is approximately 160 miles (258 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Maidstone West to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    09:36
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:10
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:10
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:36
    Maidstone West
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone West to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:24
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:10
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Maidstone West
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone West to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:38
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:17
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:35
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:35
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:13
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:06
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:37
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:13
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:35
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    15:35
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:13
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Central
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Central

About Maidstone Stations Station

Station name Maidstone Stations (112)
Address London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 22:15
Tuesday 06:10 - 22:15
Wednesday 06:10 - 22:15
Thursday 06:10 - 22:15
Friday 06:10 - 22:15
Saturday 06:10 - 22:15
Sunday 07:00 - 22:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 42 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Maidstone Stations & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 42 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Central.

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