Train Rochester to Manchester from £99 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Manchester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. 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 34m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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 16m

£81–141

Rochester to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:44 AM
4h • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 16m • 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

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.