The average train between Wales and Rochester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to Rochester. 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 Wales and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wales to Rochester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Wales to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Wales to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wales and Rochester is 308.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 20m.