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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Rochester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Rochester will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Dover 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 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
03:501h18
Dover05:08Rochester
£231One-way
0 changes
03:501h18
Dover05:08Rochester
£231One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Dover to Rochester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Rochester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 62 km
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£15 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Dover to Rochester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:35
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:18 Dover | 1h20 | 13:38 Rochester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Rochester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dover to Rochester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 22:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: Southeastern, NJ Transit from Dover to Rochester trainsSoutheastern, NJ Transit trains will get you between Dover and Rochester from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£11
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
NJ Transit
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 46m
Cheapest Price
£88
NJ Transit frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Dover to Rochester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dover to Rochester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dover to Rochester.
Booking trains from Dover to Rochester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Dover to Rochester is 62 km.
The train journey from Dover to Rochester covers a distance of 62 km and takes approximately 1h 20m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Dover to Rochester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Rochester is by train, costing approximately £11.
The first train from Dover to Rochester leaves at 5:23.
The train station in Dover that goes to Rochester is Dover Priory (DVP), and it arrives at Rochester station (RTR).
The last train from Dover to Rochester departs at 22:57.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dover to Rochester.
Trains from Dover to Rochester run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Dover to Rochester.
To travel from Dover to Rochester, you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dover to Rochester.
There is no night train service from Dover to Rochester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Rochester
Dover
Rochester
The major train station for departures in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your trip from Dover to Rochester.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- 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: At the front of the station
- 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 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Rochester is Rochester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester for your journey to Rochester from Dover.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Rochester
- 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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