The average train between Folkestone and Rochester takes 1h and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Rochester station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Folkestone to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Folkestone to Rochester train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Rochester is 57.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Rochester via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 17m.