The average train between Bournemouth and Rochester takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Rochester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Bournemouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Bournemouth to Rochester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Rochester is 182.4 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 26m.