The average train between Rochester and York takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:35 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to York. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Rochester to York train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Rochester to York train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Rochester to York train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochester and York is 305.2 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Strood to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 33m.