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The cheapest and fastest trains from South Croydon to Rochester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Croydon to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Croydon to Rochester will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave South Croydon for Rochester 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 42 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
04:162h02
South Croydon06:18Rochester
£231One-way
0 changes
04:162h02
South Croydon06:18Rochester
£231One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for South Croydon to Rochester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Rochester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
South Croydon to Rochester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:07
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:16 South Croydon | 2h02 | 06:18 Rochester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Rochester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from South Croydon to Rochester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 03:37 |
Last train 19:18 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Train companies: Southeastern from South Croydon to Rochester trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between South Croydon and Rochester from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
£23
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: South Croydon to Rochester train
FAQs: Travel by train from South Croydon to Rochester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from South Croydon to Rochester.
The train distance from South Croydon to Rochester is 42 km.
Booking trains from South Croydon to Rochester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from South Croydon to Rochester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from South Croydon to Rochester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from South Croydon to Rochester covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 2h 1m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from South Croydon to Rochester is by coach, costing approximately £23.
The first train from South Croydon to Rochester leaves at 3:37.
The train station in South Croydon that goes to Rochester is Sanderstead (SNR), and it arrives at Rochester station (RTR).
The last train from South Croydon to Rochester departs at 19:18.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from South Croydon to Rochester.
Yes, you can take the train from South Croydon to Rochester.
Trains from South Croydon to Rochester run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from South Croydon to Rochester.
There is no night train service from South Croydon to Rochester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Rochester
South Croydon
Rochester
The major train station for departures in South Croydon is Sanderstead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sanderstead for your trip from South Croydon to Rochester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Rochester is Rochester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester for your journey to Rochester from South Croydon.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
ATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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.
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