The average train between Kent and Cardiff takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Kent to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kent to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kent and Cardiff is 271.3 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Cardiff Central via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.