The average train between Rochester and Deal takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Deal. 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 Rochester and Deal. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Deal at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Deal. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Deal station via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Rochester to Deal train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Deal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.
Book your Rochester to Deal train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Deal is 65.1 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Rochester to Ramsgate hourly. Tickets cost £24–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m.