Rochester to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Rochester to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochester to Edinburgh, 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 04:10 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 564
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey CA$482.95 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 55m
Train operators 10

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.

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