Rochester to Edinburgh by train

  • First train
    04:10
  • Last train
    23:55
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    5hr 19m
  • Distance
    564 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    56
  • Avg. journey time
    7hr 55m
  • Train operators
Prices explained

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30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

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Explore Rochester to Edinburgh by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Rochester to Edinburgh aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Rochester and Edinburgh: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Rochester to Edinburgh:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$482.95

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Train times for travel between Rochester and Edinburgh

If you are taking the train from Rochester to Edinburgh, you will have 56 trains each day (with a departure every 5 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:10. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:38. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:58, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:55.

How long does the train from Rochester to Edinburgh take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 19 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 564 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Rochester and Edinburgh

Tickets for travel between Rochester and Edinburgh can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Rochester to Edinburgh

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Edinburgh city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochester to Edinburgh

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

How far is it from Rochester to Edinburgh by train?

The trip from Rochester to Edinburgh covers a distance of 564 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Rochester to Edinburgh?

The cheapest fare on this route is CA$482.95. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Rochester to Edinburgh train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Rochester to Edinburgh by train?

The fastest journey time is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

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