The average train between Swansea and Rochester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Swansea to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Swansea to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swansea and Rochester is 309 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 22m.