The average train between Rochester and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Rochester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Rochester to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rochester and Newcastle upon Tyne is 422.9 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Newcastle via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 30m.