The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Rochester station (RTR) for London St Pancras International (STP) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.










Live departures
Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:44 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 10:13 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:14 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 13:43 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:44 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 14:13 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:14 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 17:43 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
![]() | 05:14 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 06:43 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:14 Rochester station (RTR) | 1h29 | 09:43 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP)
Trains from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 36m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 04:14 |
Last train 18:44 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Rochester station (RTR) and London St Pancras International (STP) from £4. 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 station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester station (RTR) to London St Pancras International (STP) 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 London St Pancras International (STP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rochester station (RTR) and London St Pancras International (STP)
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
