The average train between Gloucester and Rochester takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Gloucester to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Gloucester to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gloucester and Rochester is 197 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 8m.