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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Major maritime museum in the former dockyard with warship, galleries, and naval history central to Medway.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Rochester will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 90 trains from London to Rochester, including 86 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Sat, Oct 31 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
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Trains from London to Rochester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 35m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Rochester.
The table below shows live departures for London to Rochester trains for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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P86258 | 9:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 10:19 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87954 | 9:42 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 10:40 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10054 | 9:48 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 11:01 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85328 | 9:50 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 10:27 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86263 | 10:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 10:53 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85121 | 10:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 10:57 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86293 | 2:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 2:53 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85147 | 2:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 2:57 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86297 | 2:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 3:19 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P88000 | 2:42 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 3:40 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10066 | 2:48 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 4:01 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85346 | 2:50 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 3:27 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86318 | 5:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 5:49 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P88057 | 5:12 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h01 | 6:13 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85395 | 5:16 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h37 | 5:53 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X16775 | 5:18 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 6:31 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85163 | 5:25 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h41 | 6:06 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86322 | 5:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h42 | 6:22 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86332 | 7:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 7:53 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X16770 | 7:18 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 8:31 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85175 | 7:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 7:57 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86335 | 7:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 8:19 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87882 | 7:42 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 8:40 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10063 | 7:48 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 9:01 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86338 | 8:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 8:53 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85180 | 8:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 8:57 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86341 | 8:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 9:19 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87896 | 8:42 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 9:40 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10057 | 8:48 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 10:01 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85371 | 8:50 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h40 | 9:30 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86344 | 9:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h43 | 9:53 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10062 | 9:18 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h13 | 10:31 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85186 | 9:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h37 | 9:57 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86347 | 9:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h39 | 10:19 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87911 | 9:42 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 10:40 PM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P89284 | 12:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h55 | 1:05 AM Rochester station (RTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Rochester with Southeastern and Thameslink. High-speed trains available on this route with Southeastern. Regional trains available on this route with Southeastern and Thameslink. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major maritime museum in the former dockyard with warship, galleries, and naval history central to Medway.
Historic museum of Medway life in a fine seventeenth-century guildhall, with civic collections and local stories.
Museum inside a Victorian fort exploring artillery, tunnels, and military engineering above the Medway towns.
Historic main street lined with timbered buildings, independent shops, and Dickens atmosphere at the heart of Rochester.
Green riverside park beside the Medway, ideal for walks, castle views, and relaxed picnics near the old town.
Pleasant riverfront gardens with lawns and paths, popular for views across the Medway and quiet breaks in town.
Fresh oysters from the nearby Thames Estuary are a Kent classic, prized since Roman times for their clean, briny flavour.
A rich fruit-filled dessert pudding linked with Dickensian Kent, traditionally steamed and served warm with custard.
Sweet, soft apples grown across Kent are central to local eating, from simple desserts to farm-shop produce and juices.
Fine dining restaurant in a historic building, serving polished modern British tasting menus with a refined atmosphere.
Well-known local café and bakery popular for breakfast, light lunches, cakes, and coffee in central Rochester.
Historic riverside pub in Rochester known for British classics, real ales, and a traditional atmosphere near the castle.
Moderate for southeast England. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but Rochester is often cheaper than central London; local buses and short rail trips are manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change only.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Rochester 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 Rochester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Rochester trains use the London Victoria to Rochester station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Rochester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Rochester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
ATMs are available at Rochester.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester: 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.
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