Rochester Castle
It's simple to reach Rochester Castle by train. Simply hop on a train to Rochester station and then it's just a short 5-minute walk to the attraction. Rochester Castle is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit Rochester Castle's website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 19:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:45:00 until 13:25:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property phone number | 0345 322 7021 |
| Lost Property Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | newspapers |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | 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. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | *Helpline closed on Christmas Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | This station has Secure station accreditation - For more information contact 0345 322 7021 |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 19 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | front of station |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Rochester station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Rochester
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Rochester station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 13:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Gillingham (Kent) | Southeastern | 13:40 | 2 | On time |
| to Luton | Thameslink | 13:42 | 1 | On time |
| to Dover Priory | Southeastern | 13:53 | 2 | On time |
| to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:58 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Dover Priory | Southeastern | 13:37 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 13:39 | 2 | On time |
| from Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 13:41 | 1 | On time |
| from London Victoria | Southeastern | 13:53 | 2 | On time |
| from Luton | Thameslink | 13:58 | 2 | On time |
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