The average train between Hastings and Rochester takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 36m • 2 changes


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1h 32m • 2 changes


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1h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Rochester station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Hastings to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Hastings to Rochester train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Rochester is 59.4 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 3m.