Maidenhead to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Maidenhead to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Maidenhead to Cardiff, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:35 View journey
Last train 23:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 71 View all
Cheapest journey £147.30 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 5

Travelling from Maidenhead to Cardiff by train

Want to know how to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Maidenhead to Cardiff take around 1 hour and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 169 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Maidenhead is scheduled to depart at around  06:38. The last departure is usually at around 23:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Maidenhead at around 06:35, with the last train leaving at around 23:56. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 71 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £147.30.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cardiff, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cardiff.

Is there a direct train from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The journey between Maidenhead and Cardiff usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Maidenhead to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The Maidenhead to Cardiff train travel takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Maidenhead to Cardiff train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cardiff leaving Maidenhead at around 06:38 and the last train leaving at around 23:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Maidenhead at around 06:35, with the final departure at 23:56.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.