The average train between Sheffield and Rochester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Rochester. 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 Sheffield and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rochester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Sheffield to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Rochester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Sheffield to Rochester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Sheffield and Rochester is 259.1 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Rochester via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m.