The average train between Preston and Rochester takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Rochester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Preston to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Preston to Rochester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Rochester is 341.7 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Strood via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.