Rochester to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Rochester to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochester to Birmingham, 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 04:14 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 205
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey CA$87.75 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 15m
Train operators 8

Explore Rochester to Birmingham by train

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

Train cost from Rochester to Birmingham

Ready to book tickets from Rochester to Birmingham? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Rochester and Birmingham typically run CA$87.75.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Rochester to Birmingham

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 04:14 and the last departure is 21:59. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:44 and the last train leaves at 23:55. On average, a total of 74 trains make this journey each day.

Train travel time and distance from Rochester to Birmingham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 34 minutes. The total distance travelled is 205 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Rochester and Birmingham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Rochester to Birmingham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Birmingham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochester to Birmingham

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

The total distance between Rochester and Birmingham by train is 205 kilometres.

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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.