The average train between Middlesbrough and Rochester takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Rochester station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Middlesbrough to Rochester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Rochester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Rochester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Rochester is 373.2 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Rochester via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 1m.