The average train between Kettering and Rochester takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Kettering 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 Kettering and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Rochester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Kettering to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Kettering to Rochester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Rochester is 140.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Rochester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 57m.