The average train between Rochester and Waterloo Station takes 1h and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Rochester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Rochester to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Rochester and Waterloo Station is 44.8 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Thameslink also services this route every 3 hours.