The average train between Reading and Rochester takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 every 30 minutes between Reading and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Reading to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Reading to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Rochester is 102.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 6m.
