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 £7.09. 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 21 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

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Canterbury and Rochester by train?

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

How much is a train ticket from Canterbury to Rochester?

The cheapest fare on this route is £7.09. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Canterbury to Rochester?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

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

The shortest trip is 41 minutes.