The average train between Nottingham and Rochester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Rochester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Nottingham to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Nottingham to Rochester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Nottingham and Rochester is 207.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Rochester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m.