Train Manchester to Rochester from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Rochester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 11m

£81–141

Manchester to Rochester train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:35 PM → 7:35 PM
3h • 1 change
4:55 PM → 7:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 8:26 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:55 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:20 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:56 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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