The average train between Rochester and Paddington takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Paddington. 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 Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Paddington at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Paddington station via Abbey Wood (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Rochester to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Rochester to Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Paddington is 49.6 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to London Paddington via Abbey Wood (London) and Abbey Wood in around 1h 16m.