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

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There are 5 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 13m
    £83–147

  2. Drive  193.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rochfordcar car 193.8 mi
    3h 47m
    £48–69

  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
    £52–92

  4. 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
    7h 42m
    £294–986

  5. 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
    7h 10m
    £273–370

Cardiff to Rochford by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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 13m.

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