There are 3 ways to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff by train or car
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Maidenhead to Cardiff by train
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The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £55 - £290.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Maidenhead and Cardiff is 121 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £55 - £290.
The train from Maidenhead to Cardiff Central takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs once a week.
Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Cardiff is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Maidenhead to Cardiff.
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What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Maidenhead to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £55–290 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Maidenhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–290
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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