Train Edinburgh to Rochester from £151 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rochester takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 423 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 2m

£128–203

Edinburgh to Rochester train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:20 PM → 6:56 AM
Arrives next day
10h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:56 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:56 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:55 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:56 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 36m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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