The average train between Ely and Rochester takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Ely 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 Ely and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Rochester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Ely to Rochester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Rochester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Ely to Rochester train tickets online with Great Northern, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Ely and Rochester is 113.8 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Strood via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 5m.