Cardiff to Strood Trains

Cardiff to Strood trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Strood takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Strood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

3h 13m

£81–149

Cardiff to Strood train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Strood. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Strood at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:19 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 4m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 5m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:23 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 3:53 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 1m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Strood? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Strood via London Paddington, Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 13m.

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