Birmingham to Rochester by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Rochester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham 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 05:29 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 205
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey €118.40 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 14m
Train operators 8

Explore Birmingham to Rochester by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Birmingham to Rochester 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 Birmingham and Rochester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Birmingham to Rochester:

  • Cheapest tickets: €118.40

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Birmingham to Rochester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Birmingham to Rochester:

  • 05:29 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:10 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:50 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:00 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 19 minutes from Birmingham toward Rochester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 53 trains serving this route each day.

Birmingham to Rochester distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 205 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 32 minutes.

When are tickets between Birmingham and Rochester available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Birmingham and Rochester can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Rochester

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Rochester.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Rochester

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

The trip from Birmingham to Rochester covers a distance of 205 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.