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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
258 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Maidstone will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Maidstone you need to make at least 2 changes.
P08480+
Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+
P18647 · P1849709:494h05
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:54Maidstone West (MDW)
£591One-way
3 changes
P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P1874209:494h10
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:59Maidstone East (MDE)
£591One-way
2 changes
P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P1945609:194h14
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:33Maidstone East (MDE)
£631One-way
2 changes
P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P19866 · P1850009:194h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:26Maidstone Barracks (MDB)
£631One-way
3 changes
P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P1945708:373h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:33Maidstone East (MDE)
£831One-way
2 changes
P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P1945708:373h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:33Maidstone East (MDE)
£831One-way
2 changes
P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P18647 · P1849709:494h05
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:54Maidstone West (MDW)
£591One-way
3 changes
P08477+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P18650 · P1850308:184h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:24Maidstone West (MDW)
£831One-way
3 changes
P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P19866 · P1850009:194h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:26Maidstone Barracks (MDB)
£631One-way
3 changes
P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P1874209:494h10
Cardiff Central (CDF)13:59Maidstone East (MDE)
£591One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Cardiff to Maidstone train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:36
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08477+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P18650 · P18503 | On time 08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h06 | 12:24 Maidstone West (MDW) | 3 changes | |
| P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P19457 | On time 08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h56 | 12:33 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2 changes | |
| P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P19456 | On time 09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h14 | 13:33 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2 changes | |
| P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P19866 · P18500 | On time 09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h07 | 13:26 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 3 changes | |
| P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P18647 · P18497 | On time 09:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h05 | 13:54 Maidstone West (MDW) | 3 changes | |
| P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P18742 | On time 09:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h10 | 13:59 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Maidstone run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 258 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 01:31 |
Last train 21:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Maidstone trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Maidstone from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 6m
Cheapest Price
£36
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Price
£167
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Maidstone train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Maidstone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Maidstone.
The train distance from Cardiff to Maidstone is 258 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The train journey from Cardiff to Maidstone covers a distance of 258 km and takes approximately 4h 5m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £36.
The first train from Cardiff to Maidstone leaves at 1:31.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Maidstone is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The last train from Cardiff to Maidstone departs at 21:20.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Maidstone.
Trains from Cardiff to Maidstone run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Maidstone.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Maidstone.
To travel from Cardiff to Maidstone, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Maidstone
Cardiff
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your journey to Maidstone from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone Barracks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
Public transport options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
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