The average train between Derby and Rochester takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rochester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Derby to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Derby to Rochester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Rochester is 217.7 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rochester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m.