What is the cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rail Station - Clocktower and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The distance between Maidenhead and Cardiff is 121 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.

How do I travel from Maidenhead to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardiff bus from?

Maidenhead to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Cardiff train from?

Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminal 2, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardiff bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Maidenhead to Cardiff train arrive?

Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Cardiff is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Maidenhead to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Maidenhead to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Maidenhead to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 12m
£50–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
5h 50m
£14–24
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4h 3m
£46–89
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Cardiffcar 123.5 mi
2h 11m
£30–44

Maidenhead to Cardiff by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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