Train Preston to Rochester from £107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Rochester takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 4m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 19m

£70–156

Preston to Rochester train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

11:00 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:31 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:31 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:57 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:57 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:57 AM
4h 42m • 1 change

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