The average train between Maidenhead and Cardiff takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Maidenhead to Cardiff. 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 Maidenhead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Maidenhead to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidenhead and Cardiff is 170.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 33m.