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Trains from Southend Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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30

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

05:10 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Southend Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Stations to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 22 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southend Stations    to Cardiff Queen Street

Journeys from Southend Stations to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:10
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:10
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:42
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:06
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:43
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:58
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:30
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    12:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:50
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Southend Central
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Central to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:30
    4 hrs 3 changes
    13:30
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:51
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    13:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    14:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:51
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    14:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:31
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:51
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    15:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:51
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    16:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:22
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:51
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    17:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:31
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    18:15
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:11
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Southend Victoria
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Southend Victoria to Cardiff Queen Street

About Southend Stations Station

Station name Southend Stations (152)
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

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 Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Southend Stations 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 Southend Stations & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

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