The average train between Rochester and Newbury takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Newbury at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester to Newbury? 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 Rochester to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Newbury station via Abbey Wood (London) station and London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Rochester to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newbury station.
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The distance between Rochester and Newbury is 127 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Newbury via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 2h 39m.