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Trains from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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14

train journeys
per day

306

miles (493 kms)

7hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Paisley St James 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 Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 306 miles (493 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 47 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Paisley St James and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:54
    7 hrs 11 mins 4 changes
    13:05
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    07:44
    7 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    15:00
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:44
    7 hrs 11 mins 4 changes
    15:55
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    09:44
    7 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    17:09
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:14
    6 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    17:55
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:44
    7 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    19:09
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    12:44
    7 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    20:05
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    13:44
    7 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    21:09
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:14
    6 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    22:10
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:44
    7 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    23:24
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    16:44
    12 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    05:30
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    17:44
    13 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    07:35
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    19:14
    12 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    08:00
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 13th May
    23:55
    11 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    11:00
    Paisley St James
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Paisley St James to Cardiff Queen Street

About Paisley St James Station

Station name Paisley St James (PYJ)
Address Paisley St James station, Greenhill Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1RB
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 Paisley St James and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Paisley St James and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Paisley St James 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 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Paisley St James 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 Paisley St James & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Paisley St James and Cardiff Queen Street.

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