The average train between Eccles and Rochester takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles 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 Eccles and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Eccles station and arriving at Rochester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Eccles to Rochester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Eccles to Rochester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Eccles to Rochester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Eccles and Rochester is 302.2 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Rochester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.