Train Chatham to Cardiff from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Cardiff takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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.

3h 27m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 14m

£78–161

Chatham to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:28 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 3:36 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
1:28 PM → 4:37 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
2:28 PM → 5:37 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:28 AM → 10:29 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:28 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Chatham to Cardiff.

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Distance: 180.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 14m.

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