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Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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14

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

4hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

07:44 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gainsborough Stations to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 59 mins.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Gainsborough Stations to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 13th May
    07:44
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:47
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    09:36
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    14:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    10:39
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:42
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    12:36
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    17:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    13:49
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    14:36
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:42
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:45
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    16:38
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    21:31
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    17:47
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    22:45
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    19:49
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    05:30
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    20:40
    10 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    07:35
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    23:05
    10 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Queen Street

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
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 Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gainsborough Stations & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

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