The average train between Taunton and Rochester takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 Taunton and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Rochester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Taunton to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Rochester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Taunton to Rochester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Taunton and Rochester is 254.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 12m.