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Cardiff to Rochford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rochford takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Rochford. 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 18m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 15m
£83–148

Cardiff to Rochford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Rochford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rochford at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rochford? 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.

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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rochford, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rochford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 15m.

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