The average train between Cardiff and Minster-in-Thanet takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Minster-in-Thanet. 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 Minster-in-Thanet. 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 Minster-in-Thanet at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Minster-in-Thanet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Minster-in-Thanet. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Minster station via London Paddington station and Ashford International station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cardiff to Minster-in-Thanet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Minster-in-Thanet train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Minster station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Minster-in-Thanet is 312.2 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Minster-in-Thanet via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, and Minster in around 4h 29m.