The average train between Lewes and Rochester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Rochester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Lewes to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Lewes to Rochester train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Lewes and Rochester is 66.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Rochester via London Victoria in around 2h 20m.