The average train between Portsmouth and Rochester takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rochester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Portsmouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rochester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rochester is 129.3 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 5m.