Train Rochester to Cardiff from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Cardiff takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 23m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£78–160

Rochester to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 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.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:32 PM → 7:37 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 8:39 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:32 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:32 PM → 10:48 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:32 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Cardiff.

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Distance: 179.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 10m.

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