The average train between Rochester and Scarborough takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Scarborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Rochester to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Rochester to Scarborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rochester and Scarborough is 327.3 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 2m.