Reading to Rochester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Rochester takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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.

1h 40m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...

1h 58m

£35–90

Reading to Rochester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:12 PM → 3:52 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 4:19 PM
1h 31m • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 4:52 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
3:46 PM → 5:18 PM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.