The average train between Gatwick and Rochester takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick 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 every 30 minutes between Gatwick and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Rochester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Gatwick to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Gatwick to Rochester train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Rochester is 53.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Rochester via London Victoria in around 1h 41m.
