Canterbury to Rochester by train

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Overview: trains from Canterbury to Rochester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Canterbury to Rochester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:59 View journey
Last train 22:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 41m View journey
Distance (km) 41
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey AU$13.87 View journey
Avg journey time 49m
Train operators 1

Explore Canterbury to Rochester by train

Thinking about travelling from Canterbury to Rochester by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Canterbury and Rochester

The cheapest train tickets from Canterbury to Rochester start at AU$13.87. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Canterbury to Rochester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Canterbury to Rochester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:59.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:39.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:47.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:47.

  • 45 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 20 minutes.

Average train travel time from Canterbury to Rochester

The quickest time by train is 41 minutes, travelling a total distance of 41 kilometres.

How far in advance Canterbury and Rochester tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Canterbury and Rochester are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Canterbury to Rochester

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Rochester city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Canterbury to Rochester

Want to know more about your journey from Canterbury to Rochester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Canterbury to Rochester covers 41 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.