The average train between Cardiff and Rochester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Cardiff to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Cardiff to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cardiff and Rochester is 255.7 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 45m.