Greenwich to Rochester train with Thameslink

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Rochester

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

1 h 14 m

Average duration

1 h 24 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Greenwich to Rochester will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Greenwich 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 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.

Southeastern
04:241h33
Greenwich
05:57Rochester
£101One-way
0 changes
Southeastern
04:471h14
Greenwich
06:01Rochester
£221One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Greenwich to Rochester train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Metro-North Railroad (MNR)06:16 Greenwich
7h57
14:13 Rochester2 changes
Metro-North Railroad (MNR)11:16 Greenwich
8h59
20:15 Rochester2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Greenwich to Rochester

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Trains from Greenwich to Rochester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
36 km
Average train duration
1h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
03:30
Last train
23:45
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

Train companies: Thameslink, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Greenwich to Rochester trainsThameslink, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Greenwich and Rochester from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
£6
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 57m
Cheapest Price
£115
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Greenwich to Rochester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Greenwich 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 Greenwich to Rochester.
FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between Greenwich and Rochester. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train distance from Greenwich to Rochester is 36 km.
The train journey from Greenwich to Rochester covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 1h 4m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Greenwich to Rochester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Greenwich to Rochester leaves at 3:30.
The cost of a train ticket from Greenwich to Rochester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The last train from Greenwich to Rochester departs at 23:45.
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Rochester is by train, costing approximately £6.
The train station in Greenwich that goes to Rochester is Greenwich station (GNW), and it arrives at Rochester station (RTR).
Trains from Greenwich to Rochester run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Greenwich to Rochester.
There is no night train service from Greenwich to Rochester.
Yes, you can take the train from Greenwich to Rochester.
To get from Greenwich to Rochester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Rochester

Greenwich
Rochester
The major train station for departures in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your trip from Greenwich to Rochester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. 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 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station 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
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
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: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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 Greenwich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road

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