How to get from Rochester to London
- 47 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Southeastern
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At a glance
Fastest
58m
direct
Train
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rochester to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 58m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 47 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
47 km
Rochester to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rochester → LondontrainSoutheastern·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rochester to London
Southeastern runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:33 and the last at 09:49.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeasterntrain | 40 | 04:33 | 09:49 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 36m€4Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rochester to London works
Start with a Southeastern train from Rochester to London, about 58 min. In total it's roughly €12 over 58 min, direct, no transfers.
Rochester to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rochester to London?
The most useful route takes about 58m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Rochester to London?
The first train with Southeastern leaves at 04:33 and the last at 09:49, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Rochester to London?
40 a day with Southeastern, between 04:33 and 09:49.
How far is London from Rochester?
About 47 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rochester to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rochester to London?
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
Can you get from Rochester to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Southeastern
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026