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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester to Greenwich
Showing times and prices for 15 Nov
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester to Greenwich will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Rochester for Greenwich 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 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
15:321h14
Rochester16:46Greenwich
£71One-way
0 changes
04:141h02
Rochester05:16Greenwich
£221One-way
0 changes
04:141h02
Rochester05:16Greenwich
£221One-way
0 changes
15:321h14
Rochester16:46Greenwich
£71One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Rochester to Greenwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester to Greenwich trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:38
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:14 Rochester | 1h02 | 05:16 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester to Greenwich
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rochester to Greenwich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 1h 2m.
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 36 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:39 |
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
Train companies: Thameslink from Rochester to Greenwich trainsThameslink trains will get you between Rochester and Greenwich from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£7
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Rochester to Greenwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester to Greenwich 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 Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Greenwich, including the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, and Greenwich Park, it is recommended to spend at least one to two days.
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Greenwich is by train, costing approximately £7.
The cost of a train ticket from Rochester to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train distance from Rochester to Greenwich is 36 km.
Booking trains from Rochester to Greenwich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Rochester to Greenwich departs at 23:39.
The train journey from Rochester to Greenwich covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 1h 2m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Rochester and Greenwich. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train station in Rochester that goes to Greenwich is Rochester station (RTR), and it arrives at Greenwich station (GNW).
There is no night train service from Rochester to Greenwich.
The first train from Rochester to Greenwich leaves at 0:09.
Trains from Rochester to Greenwich run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rochester to Greenwich.
Yes, you can take the train from Rochester to Greenwich.
To get from Rochester to Greenwich, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rochester and Greenwich
Rochester
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in Rochester is Rochester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester for your trip from Rochester to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Rochester
- 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your journey to Greenwich from Rochester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
DiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- 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: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Greenwich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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