Train Chester to Rochester from £95 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Rochester takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 9m

£79–138

Chester to Rochester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:14 AM → 1:56 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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