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Outbound fromLondon to Rochester by train
It takes an average of 1h 8m to travel from London to Rochester by train, over a distance of around 29 miles (46 km). There are normally 239 trains per day travelling from London to Rochester and tickets for this journey start from £7.80 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from London to Rochester in 34 minutes
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You can expect the journey from London to Rochester by train to take around 1 hour and 7 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 223 trains per day running on this route, which spans 29 miles (46 km).
There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Rochester. You can travel on this route with either Southeastern or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Digital train tickets now available on this route
Did you know you can now buy digital train tickets from London to Rochester? That’s right, no more queuing at the ticket machine or fumbling around for that paper ticket. It can now live in your Trainline app.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London to Rochester can be cheaper when you book in advance, travel Off-Peak or use a Railcard.
Keen to book your train tickets to Rochester from London? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can check our train timetable with live train times above, or read our tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Rochester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.