The average train between Rochester and Paddington takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours 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 10:32 PM which arrives into Paddington at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 3m. 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 London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Rochester to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Paddington station.
Book your Rochester to Paddington train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Rochester and Paddington is 49.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to London Paddington via Abbey Wood (London) and Abbey Wood in around 1h 16m.