4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Rochester
Cheapest price
£161
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
588 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Rochester will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £161.
Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow 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 588 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Glasgow to Rochester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Rochester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £85, and a train costs an average of £149.
Distance: 588 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£149 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow to Rochester train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Rochester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:36 Glasgow | 5h51 | 12:27 Rochester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Rochester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Rochester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £149 but you can travel from only £85 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 588 km distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 588 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £149 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 23:40 |
FAQs: Glasgow to Rochester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Rochester
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
ShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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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