The average train between Cardiff and Windsor Castle takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Windsor Castle. 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 Windsor Castle. 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 Windsor Castle at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Windsor Castle station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Cardiff to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Windsor Castle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Windsor Castle is 178.3 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
