The average train between Portsmouth and Rochester takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours 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 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 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 2h 58m.
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 Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rochester is 129.3 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Westminster station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 59m.