The average train between Maidstone and Cardiff takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Maidstone to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Maidstone to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Cardiff is 257.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cardiff Central via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 39m.