Bournemouth to Rochester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Rochester takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 28m

£55–109

Bournemouth to Rochester train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 28m.

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