The average train between Rochester and Southampton takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. 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 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 20m. 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 Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
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, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rochester and Southampton is 143.7 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Southampton Central via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 32m.
