The average train between Plymouth and Rochester takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Plymouth to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Plymouth to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Rochester is 345.1 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 40m.