The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI) 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochester station (RTR) for Rainham (Kent) (RAI) 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 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0h13 | 16:06 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:53 Rochester station (RTR) | 0h13 | 19:06 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
![]() | 05:57 Rochester station (RTR) | 0h13 | 06:10 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
Trains from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 13m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Rochester station (RTR) and Rainham (Kent) (RAI) from £6. 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester station (RTR) to Rainham (Kent) (RAI) 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rochester station (RTR) and Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres
- 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: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in front of station & car park
- 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: Station forecourt
