The average train between Rochester and Edinburgh takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Edinburgh. 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 Rochester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Rochester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rochester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Edinburgh is 562.9 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 9m.