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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Rochester

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£270

Average price

£270

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 53 m

Trains per day

Distance

298 km

Cheap tickets

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

P11845+

C49477+

Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ Southeastern

W12765

05:114h10

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:21Rochester station (RTR)

£2701One-way

3 changes

C49475+

Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ Southeastern

W12194

05:023h50

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:52Rochester station (RTR)

£2701One-way

2 changes

C49481+

Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Southeastern

W13190

05:553h40

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:35Rochester station (RTR)

£2701One-way

2 changes

Live departures

Manchester to Rochester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 12:13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C49475+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+W12194	Delayed 04:05 04:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h50	07:52 Rochester station (RTR)	2 changes
P11845+C49477+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+W12765	On time 04:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	4h10	08:21 Rochester station (RTR)	3 changes
C49481+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+W13190	On time 04:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h40	08:35 Rochester station (RTR)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Rochester

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester to Rochester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £52

Distance

297 km

Average train duration

3h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

£55

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 38m

First train

04:44

Last train

21:38

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £52

Train companies: Virgin Trains trains Manchester to Rochester

For as little as £55 you can travel by train to Rochester from Manchester with Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Manchester to Rochester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: £55

FAQs: Manchester to Rochester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rochester.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rochester can start from as little as £56 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Rochester is £144; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Rochester train travel time is 3 h 22 min for the 184 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Rochester leaves at 04: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Rochester leaves at 21: 38.

There are 5 trains a day from Manchester to Rochester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Manchester to Rochester you can take a train with Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Manchester to Rochester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 38.

A trip to Rochester from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 22 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Rochester is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Rochester including taking a train or flight.