The average train between Rochester and Newport takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Newport. 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 Newport. 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 Newport at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Newport? 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 Newport. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Newport station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Rochester to Newport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Newport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Rochester to Newport train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochester and Newport is 243.6 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Newport (S Wales) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 53m.