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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Rochford 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 Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 15m
    £84–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 26m
    £32–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rochfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    5h 59m
    £51–91

  4. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rochfordcar car 193.8 mi
    3h 47m
    £49–70

  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 (London) to Rochfordtrain train
    6h 29m
    £294–1,136

  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 (London) to Rochfordtrain train
    6h 55m
    £283–391

Cardiff to Rochford by train

Calendar184Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rochford via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Rayleigh in around 6h 26m.

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