The average train between Medway and Cardiff takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Medway 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 Medway and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Medway is at 10:35 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Medway to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Medway station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Medway to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Medway to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Medway to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Medway and Cardiff is 255.1 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 7m.