The average train between Rochester and Southampton takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Southampton station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Rochester to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rochester to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochester and Southampton is 143.7 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Southampton Central via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 3h 10m.
