Rochester to Manchester Trains

Rochester to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Manchester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 15m

£77–129

Rochester to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:32 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:44 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 4:44 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:44 AM
4h • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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