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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Cardiff takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 30m
£82–147

Maidstone to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Maidstone and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Cardiff? 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.

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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 30m.

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