- Recommended
Guildhall Museum
Charles Dickens’s Swiss chalet, moved from Kent countryside and displayed with exhibits on the writer’s Rochester connections.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
36 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
37 m
Trains on 23 Sept
135
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Rochester will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 135 trains from London to Rochester, including 133 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.
C10043
C10039
C10016
C10054
C10024
P85394
P85121
P85312
P85103
P85113The table below shows live departures for London to Rochester trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P86310_P86314 | 16:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 16:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88035 | 16:12 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 17:10 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10067 | On time 16:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 17:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85350 | On time 16:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 16:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86315 | On time 16:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h38 | 17:18 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88040 | On time 16:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 17:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86318 | On time 17:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 17:49 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88056 | On time 17:12 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h01 | 18:13 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85395 | On time 17:16 London Bridge (LBG) | 0h37 | 17:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10064 | On time 17:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 18:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85163 | On time 17:25 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h41 | 18:06 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86321 | On time 17:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h42 | 18:22 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86100 | On time 18:01 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h09 | 19:10 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86325 | On time 18:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 18:49 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88078 | 18:12 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h02 | 19:14 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88649 | On time 18:12 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h16 | 19:28 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85397 | On time 18:16 London Bridge (LBG) | 0h37 | 18:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10060 | On time 18:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 19:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85170 | On time 18:25 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h41 | 19:06 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86328 | On time 18:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h42 | 19:22 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88081 | On time 18:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 19:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85398 | On time 18:46 London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 19:26 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10058 | On time 18:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 20:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
P89284 | 0:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h55 | 1:05 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
J08714 | 0:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h08 | 1:48 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87380+ C18674 | 5:09 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h22 | 6:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 1 change | |
P87892 | 5:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h00 | 6:42 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10189 | 5:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 7:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P88409 · P86238 | 5:57 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h21 | 7:18 Rochester station (RTR) | 1 change | |
C10028 | 6:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 7:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85312 | 6:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 6:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86238 | 6:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h38 | 7:18 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87907 | 6:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h02 | 7:44 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10049 | 6:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 8:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86241 | 7:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h40 | 7:50 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87922 | 7:12 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h01 | 8:13 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10100 | 7:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h14 | 8:32 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85103 | 7:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 7:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86244 | 7:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h42 | 8:22 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87925 | 7:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h01 | 8:43 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10102 | 7:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 9:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85319 | 7:55 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h42 | 8:37 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86247 | 8:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h42 | 8:52 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87938 | 8:13 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h02 | 9:15 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10097 | 8:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 9:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85107 | 8:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 8:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86251 | 8:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h41 | 9:21 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87942 | 8:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 1h01 | 9:43 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10033 | 8:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 10:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85322 | 8:55 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h40 | 9:35 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86254 | 9:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 9:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10019 | 9:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 10:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85113 | 9:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 9:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86258 | 9:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 10:19 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87954 | 9:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 10:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10054 | 9:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 11:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85328 | 9:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 10:27 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86262 | 10:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 10:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10039 | 10:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 11:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85121 | 10:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 10:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86267 | 10:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 11:19 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87958 | 10:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 11:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10043 | 10:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 12:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85333 | 10:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 11:27 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86271 | 11:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 11:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10016 | 11:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 12:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85127 | 11:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 11:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86276 | 11:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 12:19 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87973 | 11:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 12:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10024 | 11:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 13:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85337 | 11:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 12:27 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86279 | 12:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 12:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10013 | 12:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 13:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85134 | 12:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 12:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86283 | 12:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 13:19 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87978 | 12:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 13:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10061 | 12:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 14:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85341 | 12:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 13:27 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86286 | 13:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 13:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10073 | 13:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 14:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85141 | 13:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 13:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86290 | 13:40 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 14:19 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P87994 | 13:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 14:40 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10072 | 13:48 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 15:01 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85344 | 13:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 14:27 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P86293 | 14:10 London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 14:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10065 | 14:18 London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 15:31 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85147 | 14:20 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 14:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London to Rochester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 35m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Rochester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochester trip today.
Charles Dickens’s Swiss chalet, moved from Kent countryside and displayed with exhibits on the writer’s Rochester connections.
Local history museum in a former prison with displays on Medway’s people, places and changing river industries.
Britain’s only museum dedicated to Huguenot history, housed in Rochester and presenting migration, craft and family stories.
Rochester’s historic high street is lined with independent shops, period buildings and Dickens associations, ideal for strolling.
Long-established riverside public garden with lawns, a bandstand and a relaxed route beside the Medway near the castle.
Attractive public garden by Rochester Castle and the cathedral, good for picnics, river views and historic surroundings.
Kentish huffkins are soft round bread rolls from Kent, traditionally served filled or with butter. They are a long-standing county bakery staple.
Gypsy tart is a classic Kent dessert with evaporated milk and dark muscovado sugar. It is strongly linked with schools and home baking in the county.
Kentish cobnut is a cultivated hazelnut grown in Kent. It is eaten fresh or in desserts and is one of the county’s best-known traditional produce items.
Popular independent Italian restaurant on Rochester High Street, known for pizza, pasta and a warm, casual atmosphere.
Established Turkish restaurant known for charcoal-grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively but relaxed dining room.
Well-known riverside pub and restaurant beside Rochester Bridge, serving British dishes and drinks in a historic, traditional setting.
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than central London, while local transport and coffee are in line with similar UK day-trip cities.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Rochester trains use the London Victoria to Rochester station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Rochester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Rochester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
ATMs are available at Rochester.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester: 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.
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