Rochester to London train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 16
Cheapest price on Nov 16
$6
Average ticket price on Nov 16
$20
Fastest journey on Nov 16
36 m
Average journey duration on Nov 16
36 m
Trains on Nov 16
97
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rochester to London will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 16, we found 97 trains from Rochester to London, including 90 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 36 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.

  • SoutheasternP86178 · P86872
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternP85348 · P89856 · P86873
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkC10045
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC10041
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC10030
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Rochester to London

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Trains from Rochester to London run on average 13 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.

There are 12 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 36m.

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
Distance
28 miles (46 km)
Average train duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€7)
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
36m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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

Frequently asked questions about your Rochester to London trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rochester to London.

Train ticket prices from Rochester to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€7), while the average price is around $22 (€19).
The train from Rochester to London takes 36m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Rochester to London leaves at 12:02 AM.
The distance by train from Rochester to London is 28 miles (46 km).
The last train from Rochester to London leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Rochester to London. This service operates 12 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Thameslink.

Live departures

Rochester to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Rochester to London trains for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP85152
On time
2:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
3:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86180
On time
2:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
3:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88222
On time
2:41 PM Rochester station (RTR)
1h04
3:45 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85157
On time
3:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
4:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86188
On time
3:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
4:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85169
On time
5:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
6:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86203
On time
5:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
6:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88243
On time
5:41 PM Rochester station (RTR)
1h04
6:45 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85174
On time
6:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
7:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86212
On time
6:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
7:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88254
On time
6:41 PM Rochester station (RTR)
1h04
7:45 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85179
On time
7:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
8:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86220
On time
7:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
8:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88259
On time
7:41 PM Rochester station (RTR)
1h04
8:45 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85185
On time
8:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
9:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86226
On time
8:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
9:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP88267
On time
8:41 PM Rochester station (RTR)
1h04
9:45 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85191
On time
9:32 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
10:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86233
On time
9:36 PM Rochester station (RTR)
0h41
10:17 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
Monday, November 16
SoutheasternP866106:02 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h26
7:28 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP861046:08 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h43
6:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100176:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
7:26 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853866:18 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h42
7:00 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881306:23 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h08
7:31 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP851026:27 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h37
7:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP861127:06 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h50
7:56 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC186487:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
8:26 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853907:18 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h42
8:00 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881537:23 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h08
8:31 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP851057:27 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h38
8:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP861157:34 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h52
8:26 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC185827:44 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
8:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853917:48 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h42
8:30 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881577:53 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h07
9:00 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP851117:57 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h40
8:37 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP861198:08 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h48
8:56 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100488:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
9:26 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853928:18 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h42
9:00 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881718:23 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h07
9:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853238:32 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
9:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86125_P861268:38 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h48
9:26 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100218:44 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h13
9:57 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853938:48 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h42
9:30 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881768:53 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h07
10:00 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853269:02 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
9:38 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86130_P861319:06 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h45
9:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100459:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
10:26 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP881879:23 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h07
10:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853309:32 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h38
10:10 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86136_P861379:38 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h43
10:21 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC100419:44 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
10:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8533110:02 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h36
10:38 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP86141_P8614210:06 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h45
10:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1003010:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
11:26 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP87942_P8819210:23 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h08
11:31 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8512410:32 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h38
11:10 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8614810:38 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h43
11:21 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1004210:44 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
11:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8533511:02 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h38
11:40 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8615011:06 AM Rochester station (RTR)
0h45
11:51 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1004411:14 AM Rochester station (RTR)
1h12
12:26 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect

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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 Southeastern Duration
36m
Cheapest Southeastern Price
$11 (€9)
Southeastern frequency
10 a day
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

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
$8 (€7)
Thameslink frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Rochester and London

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Rochester to London.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rochester to London.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

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Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.

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The train journey from Rochester to London offers views of the picturesque Kent countryside, showcasing rolling hills, quaint villages, and historic landmarks, making it a scenic experience.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
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FAQs: Trains from Rochester to London

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FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Rochester to London.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rochester to London

Most Rochester to London trains use the Rochester to London Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare Rochester and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Rochester
Arrival train stations in London
RochesterRochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Rochester from Rochester city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesTowards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.

Rochester train station facilities and services

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.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Rochester.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

Train stations for Rochester to London

Check train stations information for Rochester and London, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Rochester that goes to London is Rochester, which connects to London Victoria.

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