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Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill by train

First train

08:06

Last train

20:15

Departure station

Cardiff Queen Street

Arrival station

Redhill

Journey time

From 3h 3m

Distance

131 miles (210 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill in 3 hours 3 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 47 minutes to travel the 131 miles (210 km) from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or Thameslink to Redhill. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Redhill by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill take?

The average journey time by train between Cardiff Queen Street and Redhill is 3 hours and 47 minutes, with around 24 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Cardiff Queen Street and Redhill by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill?

No, there are no direct train services from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill. Travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill leave?

The first train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill leaves at 08:06. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill leave?

The last train from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill leaves at 20:15. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Cardiff Queen Street and Redhill by train?

Trains travelling from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill cover a distance of around 131 miles (210 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Redhill to Cardiff Queen Street.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Redhill

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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