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Guildhall Museum
Charles Dickens’s Swiss chalet, moved from Kent countryside and displayed with exhibits on the writer’s Rochester connections.
Take a train from Bexley to Rochester and enjoy the approximately 25 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 03:31, the last at 23:14.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Trains per day 3 |
First train 3:31 |
Last train 23:14 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Charles Dickens’s Swiss chalet, moved from Kent countryside and displayed with exhibits on the writer’s Rochester connections.
Local history museum in a former prison with displays on Medway’s people, places and changing river industries.
Britain’s only museum dedicated to Huguenot history, housed in Rochester and presenting migration, craft and family stories.
Rochester’s historic high street is lined with independent shops, period buildings and Dickens associations, ideal for strolling.
Long-established riverside public garden with lawns, a bandstand and a relaxed route beside the Medway near the castle.
Attractive public garden by Rochester Castle and the cathedral, good for picnics, river views and historic surroundings.
Kentish huffkins are soft round bread rolls from Kent, traditionally served filled or with butter. They are a long-standing county bakery staple.
Gypsy tart is a classic Kent dessert with evaporated milk and dark muscovado sugar. It is strongly linked with schools and home baking in the county.
Kentish cobnut is a cultivated hazelnut grown in Kent. It is eaten fresh or in desserts and is one of the county’s best-known traditional produce items.
Popular independent Italian restaurant on Rochester High Street, known for pizza, pasta and a warm, casual atmosphere.
Established Turkish restaurant known for charcoal-grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively but relaxed dining room.
Well-known riverside pub and restaurant beside Rochester Bridge, serving British dishes and drinks in a historic, traditional setting.
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than central London, while local transport and coffee are in line with similar UK day-trip cities.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bexley to Rochester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bexley to Rochester trains use the Bexley to Rochester station pair. Use this guide to compare Bexley and Rochester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bexley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bexley.
Ticket office support is available at Bexley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bexley: Parking, WC.
Available at Bexley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bexley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via subway, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Albany Park is 1 km from Bexley city centre. Public transport options include:
Albany Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Albany Park.
Ticket office support is available at Albany Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Albany Park: Parking, WC.
Available at Albany Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Station Forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rochester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
ATMs are available at Rochester.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from front of station. Step free access via lift in the subway to platform 1 for services towards London. Step free access to platform 2/3 for services away from London via lift from the subway. Stepped access to all platforms via staircases from subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall in subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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