Edinburgh to Rochester by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Rochester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh 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 00:31 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 564
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey £78.93 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 52m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Edinburgh to Rochester

Ready to book a trip from Edinburgh to Rochester by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Edinburgh to Rochester

Getting from Edinburgh to Rochester by rail typically costs £78.93, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Edinburgh to Rochester train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Edinburgh to Rochester is at 05:40 and the last is at 23:40. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:31 and the last one is at 23:15. You can expect 29 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 34 minutes.

Average train travel time from Edinburgh to Rochester

The quickest time by train is 5 hours and 22 minutes, travelling a total distance of 564 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Edinburgh and Rochester

Tickets for travel between Edinburgh and Rochester 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 Edinburgh to Rochester

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 Rochester city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Rochester

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

The total distance between Edinburgh and Rochester by train is 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.