Leicester to Rochester train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Rochester

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£96

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

179 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Rochester will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester 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 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.

05:464h07

Leicester

09:53Rochester

£431One-way

0 changes

05:472h10

Leicester

07:57Rochester

£1481One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Rochester

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Rochester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 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

178 km

Average train duration

2h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

£42

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 3m

First train

04:39

Last train

22:32

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains trains Leicester to Rochester

East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Rochester from £112. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Rochester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £112

FAQs: Leicester to Rochester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester 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 Leicester to Rochester.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Rochester can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Rochester is £116; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Leicester to Rochester is 2 h 2 min to travel the 110 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Rochester leaves at 04: 39. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Rochester leaves at 22: 32.

There are 7 trains a day from Leicester to Rochester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Rochester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Rochester.

For the trip from Leicester to Rochester you can take a train with East Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Leicester to Rochester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 32.

A trip to Rochester from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Rochester is July.

Yes, you can take a train between Leicester and Rochester.