The average train between Paignton and Rochester takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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 Paignton and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Paignton to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Paignton to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Rochester is 304.5 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Rochester via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 41m.