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Cardiff Central to Maidenhead Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $40.45, with average prices for this route around $40.45. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
20:18 1 hour 53 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Central	22:11 Maidenhead	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
21:20 1 hour 50 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Central	23:10 Maidenhead	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
21:30 3 hours 1 minute, Changes required Cardiff Central	00:31 +1 Maidenhead		Find Tickets
23:30 6 hours 56 minutes, Changes required Cardiff Central	06:26 +1 Paris	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets

Cardiff Central to Maidenhead Train Route Details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Maidenhead

Journey time

1 hour 49 minutes

Distance

171 km

Price

$40.45*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff Central to Maidenhead more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Central to Maidenhead train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Cardiff Central to Maidenhead Train prices and times

Cardiff Central to Maidenhead Train Route Details