York to Rochester by train

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Overview: trains from York to Rochester

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:40 View journey
Last train 22:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 306
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey US$99.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 36m
Train operators 9

Travelling from York to Rochester by train

Considering a train trip from York to Rochester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from York to Rochester

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from York to Rochester:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$99.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

York to Rochester train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Rochester is at 04:40 and the last is at 22:21. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:01 and the last one is at 21:35. You can expect 50 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 17 minutes.

Average train travel time from York to Rochester

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 57 minutes, travelling a total distance of 306 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between York and Rochester

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

Learn even more about travelling from York to Rochester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Rochester.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Rochester

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

The train journey between York and Rochester covers 306 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.