The average train between Cardiff and Maidstone takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Cardiff to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Cardiff to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cardiff and Maidstone is 257.7 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 36m.
