The average train between Banbury and Rochester takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Banbury to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Rochester station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Banbury to Rochester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Rochester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Banbury to Rochester train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Banbury and Rochester is 147.8 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Rochester via London Marylebone, Marylebone station, Oxford Circus station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 28m.