The average train between Rochester and Whitechapel takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Whitechapel. 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 Whitechapel. 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 Whitechapel at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 1m • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


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56 min • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


44 min • 2 changes


44 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


48 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Whitechapel. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Whitechapel station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Rochester to Whitechapel train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Whitechapel train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Rochester to Whitechapel train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Rochester and Whitechapel is 41.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Rochester to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 28 min.