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station information and services
Rochester
Amenities at train station
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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 transit 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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FAQ: Travel from Rochester station (RTR)
Everything you need to know about Rochester station (RTR): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, Rochester station provides accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including staff assistance.
The main attractions near Rochester Station include the historic Rochester Castle, the stunning Rochester Cathedral, and the charming Dickensian-themed High Street.
Car rental services are not available at Rochester station.
The station Rochester is located 0 km from the city center.
To get to the city center from Rochester station, you can use the Rail Replacement Services with buses departing from the station side of Corporation Street towards Gillingham or from the opposite side towards Strood.
It is generally recommended to arrive at Rochester station at least 30 minutes before your departure to allow time for parking, check-in, and boarding.
Rochester station is located at 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH.
Parking is not available at the Rochester station, as there is no car park.
The cost of a train ticket from Rochester station to the closest airport varies depending on factors such as time of travel and ticket type.
Train services at Rochester Station are operated by Southeastern.
Rail replacement services at Rochester station connect towards Gillingham from the bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street and towards Strood from the bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
Rochester station is well-lit and monitored, providing a generally safe environment for travel during early morning or late evening hours.
Security and ticket checks are available at Rochester station, ensuring passenger safety and valid travel documentation.
Toilets are available at Rochester station in the Booking Hall during staffing hours.
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