The average train between Gillingham and Cardiff takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Gillingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gillingham to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Cardiff is 258.6 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 18m.