The average train between Hereford and Rochester takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hereford to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Rochester station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Hereford to Rochester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Rochester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Hereford to Rochester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Rochester is 233.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Rochester via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 23m.