The average train between Rochester and Leeds takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Leeds station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Rochester to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Rochester to Leeds train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rochester and Leeds is 301.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Leeds via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 7m.