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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Maidstone by train
It takes an average of 7h 49m to travel from Cardiff Central to Maidstone by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (258 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Maidstone and tickets for this journey start from £47 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Maidstone | |
| Journey time | From 3h 56m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (258 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £47 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
How to travel from Cardiff Central to Maidstone by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Maidstone? Look no further.
You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between Cardiff Central and Maidstone, which usually take 7 hours 49 minutes to complete the 160 miles (258 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Maidstone by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or Southeastern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Cardiff Central to Maidstone start from £47.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Maidstone? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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