The average train between Cardiff and Windsor and Maidenhead takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 Windsor and Maidenhead at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Windsor and Maidenhead station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Windsor and Maidenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Windsor and Maidenhead is 174.1 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
