The average train between Rochford and Cardiff takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochford 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 Rochford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rochford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Rochford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rochford station.
Rochford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rochford to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochford and Cardiff is 269.1 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Rochford to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 33m.