The average train between Rochester and Staplehurst takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Staplehurst at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Staplehurst. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Staplehurst station via Paddock Wood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Rochester to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Rochester to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Paddock Wood station.
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The distance between Rochester and Staplehurst is 25.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Paddock Wood hourly. Tickets cost £10–22 and the journey takes 47 min.