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How to get fromCardiff to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    3h 23m
    £81–146

  2. Bus, train via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    5h 6m
    £35–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 56m
    £41–75

  4. Drive  179.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rochestercar car 179.2 mi
    3h 35m
    £45–64

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    7h 41m
    £291–984

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    7h 9m
    £270–368

Cardiff to Rochester by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 23m.

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