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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Rochester
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Rochester will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Rochester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Derby to Rochester train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Rochester trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:48 Derby | 4h05 | 09:53 Rochester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Rochester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Rochester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 218 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Derby to Rochester trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Derby and Rochester from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Rochester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Rochester
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:45 - 13:25 Sunday Closed Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
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