The average train between Cardiff and Maidenhead takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Maidenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Maidenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Maidenhead at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Maidenhead station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Cardiff to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Maidenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Maidenhead is 170.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 27m.