The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to Rochester
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Rochester will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gravesend for Rochester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 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
Gravesend to Rochester train times
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Rochester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:44 Gravesend | 0h13 | 12:57 Rochester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gravesend to Rochester
Trains from Gravesend to Rochester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 13m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Gravesend to Rochester trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Gravesend and Rochester from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gravesend to Rochester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Rochester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides 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: Clive Road
- 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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