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Trains from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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40

train journeys
per day

160

miles (257 kms)

4hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 160 miles (257 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 33 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

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

Journeys from Maidstone Stations to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:49
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    09:50
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:14
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:19
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    10:25
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:46
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    10:50
    Maidstone West
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone West to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:55
    3 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    10:50
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    07:24
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    11:25
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    07:46
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:50
    Maidstone West
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone West to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:13
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:27
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    12:50
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:32
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    12:50
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    09:13
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    09:27
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    13:50
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    09:32
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    13:50
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    10:13
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:20
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    10:27
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    14:51
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    10:32
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    14:51
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:13
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:27
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:50
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:32
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    15:50
    Maidstone Barracks
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone Barracks to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    12:13
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Maidstone East
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Maidstone East to Cardiff Queen Street

About Maidstone Stations Station

Station name Maidstone Stations (112)
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 Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Maidstone 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 Maidstone Stations & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone Stations and Cardiff Queen Street.

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