There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Maidenhead by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Maidenheadtrain Cardiff Central - London Paddington
1h 44m£50–90Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Maidenheadcar 123.6 mi
2h 11m£32–45Train via Reading
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 52m£50–99
Cardiff to Maidenhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Maidenhead is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Maidenhead is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £50 - £90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Maidenhead. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Cardiff and Maidenhead is 121 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Maidenhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £50 - £90.
The train from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs once a week.
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 Maidenhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Maidenhead is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Maidenhead.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Maidenhead, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead once a week. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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