The average train between Rochester and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rochester and Stoke-on-Trent is 256.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Stoke-on-Trent via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 42m.