There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 39m£81–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumbus N22
- Take the bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Sophia Gardensbus N04
6h 5m£39–95Drive 185.1 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Cardiffcar 185.1 mi
3h 15m£46–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 36m£45–101
Maidstone to Cardiff by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Cardiff Central via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Maidstone and Cardiff is 187 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Maidstone to Cardiff, including transfers.
Maidstone to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Cardiff, Wales?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Sophia Gardens via Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium station.
Maidstone to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Cardiff is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Maidstone to Cardiff.
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