The average train between York and Rochester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Rochester. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Rochester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
York to Rochester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Rochester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Strood station.
Book your York to Rochester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Rochester is 305.2 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from York to Strood via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 41m.