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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochester and Cardiff takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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.

7h 37m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rochester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express10h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express16h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 46m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to University RE via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 37m.

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