Rochester to Manchester Trains

Rochester to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Manchester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 33m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 17m

£77–129

Rochester to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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