The average train between Salisbury and Rochester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Rochester. 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 Salisbury and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Rochester station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Salisbury to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Salisbury to Rochester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Salisbury and Rochester is 164.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Rochester via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 33m.