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Museum of the Iron Age
Local museum covering Andover’s history, archaeology, and community stories, with family-friendly displays inside a former Georgian townhouse.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester to Andover
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Rochester to Andover and enjoy the approximately 140 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 09:06.
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 140 km |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 9:06 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Rochester to Andover trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rochester to Andover.
The train distance from Rochester to Andover is 140 km.
The first train from Rochester to Andover leaves at 6:03.
The last train from Rochester to Andover departs at 9:06.
Complete guide to Andover
Things to do in Andover
Discover the best of Andover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Andover trip today.
- Recommended
Whitchurch Silk Mill
Working watermill with restored machinery and exhibitions on milling and river heritage, offering a characterful visit in nearby Whitchurch.
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Museum of Army Flying
Historic house museum with period rooms, military connections, and changing displays in a substantial country estate near Andover.
- Recommended
Vigo Park
Central public garden with mature trees, riverside paths, a bandstand, and open lawns that make it a popular place to relax in town.
- Recommended
Charlton Lakes
Large country park with woodland, meadows, waymarked trails, and family facilities, ideal for an easy outdoor escape near town.
- Recommended
Anton Lakes Nature Reserve
Riverside nature reserve with level walking routes, birdlife, and attractive wetland scenery that offers a quieter side of the Andover area.
Hampshire Beef Stew
A hearty Hampshire stew of slow-cooked beef, onions and root vegetables. It reflects the county’s farming tradition and classic rural pub cooking.
- Gluten-free
Tunworth-Style Hampshire Cheese
Crumbly hard cheese traditionally made in Hampshire from cow’s milk. It is a long-standing local speciality often served on ploughman’s lunches.
Bangers And Mash
A simple pub favourite of local sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. It is widely eaten in Hampshire and showcases British pork cookery.
Spice Route
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service.
Villagio
Smart modern British restaurant in Andover town centre, known for seasonal dishes, steaks and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Chalkhill Blue
Contemporary restaurant and bar offering steaks, burgers and British comfort food in a casual modern space.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
FAQs: Rochester to Andover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester to Andover 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 Andover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Rochester to Andover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Rochester to Andover.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rochester and Andover
Most Rochester to Andover trains use the Rochester to Andover station pair. Use this guide to compare Rochester and Andover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Rochester
Arrival train stations in Andover
RochesterRochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH
City-centre transport
Getting to Rochester from Rochester city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesTowards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
Rochester train station facilities and services
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.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Rochester.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Andover station do trains from Rochester arrive at?
Trains from Rochester to Andover arrive at Andover. Andover is 1 km from Andover city centre.
AndoverAndover station, Station Approach, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3HW+44 3456000650
City-centre transport
Getting to Andover from Andover city centre
TrainNortheast Regional · 8h 4m · £387 · every ~1 min
BusFlixBus 2610, FlixBus N2605, FlixBus N2610, FlixBus N2615 · 9h 44m · £72 · every ~2 min
Greyhound US0235, Greyhound US0231 · 10h 34m · £97
Andover train station facilities and services
Andover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Andover.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Andover. ATMs are available at Andover.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Andover.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Andover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Andover: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Andover: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Train stations for Rochester to Andover
Check train stations information for Rochester and Andover, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Rochester that goes to Andover is Rochester, and it arrives at Andover.
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