The average train between Hereford and Rochester takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. 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 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street 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 Hereford to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Rochester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Hereford to Rochester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Rochester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Hereford to Rochester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Rochester is 233.9 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Rochester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.