The average train between Blackpool and Rochester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Rochester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Blackpool to Rochester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Rochester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Blackpool to Rochester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Rochester is 361.3 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Rochester via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.