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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester to Durham
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester to Durham will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochester for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rochester to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £183. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £183, and a train costs an average of £238.
Distance: 402 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£238 Average Price | £185 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rochester to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester to Durham trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13:34 Rochester | 28h27 | 18:01 Durham | 2 changes | |
| 13:34 Rochester | 28h27 | 18:01 Durham | 1 change | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 04:29 Rochester | 4h53 | 09:22 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester to Durham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rochester to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £238 but you can travel from only £183 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 12:15. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 402 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £238 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 03:40 |
Last train 12:15 |
Train companies: LNER, VIA Rail from Rochester to Durham trainsLNER, VIA Rail trains will get you between Rochester and Durham from £183. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rochester to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rochester and Durham
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Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:45 - 13:25 Sunday Closed Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
Parking
DiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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