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Trains from York (YRK) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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27

train journeys
per day

192

miles (309 kms)

4hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

02:46 / 01:34

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from York (YRK) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between York and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from York to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 192 miles (309 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 50 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between York and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being York to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from York to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:46
    7 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:23
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:40
    5 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:45
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:44
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:02
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:44
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:02
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:52
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:44
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:57
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:43
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:58
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:44
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:23
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:58
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:44
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:37
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:58
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:53
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:44
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    18:38
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:59
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:53
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:44
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:38
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:59
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    19:53
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:59
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    21:08
    York
    Cardiff Queen Street
    York to Cardiff Queen Street

About York Station

Station name York (YRK)
Address York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
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 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 York and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between York and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between York and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:34.

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Amenities on trains between York 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 York & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between York and Cardiff Queen Street.

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