The average train between Exeter and Rochester takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Exeter to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Exeter to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Rochester is 291.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 41m.