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Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Canterbury Stations

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41

train journeys
per day

25

miles (41 kms)

46 mins

fastest journey

00:27 / 00:30

first / last train

23

direct trains

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Canterbury Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between Rochester and Canterbury Stations , with 23 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rochester to Canterbury Stations is approximately 25 miles (41 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 15 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Canterbury Stations .

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rochester to Canterbury East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 46 mins.

Journeys from Rochester to Canterbury Stations Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:27
    5 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    05:33
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:32
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    06:38
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:41
    50 mins Direct
    07:31
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:19
    51 mins Direct
    08:10
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:27
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    08:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:51
    49 mins Direct
    08:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:53
    47 mins Direct
    09:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:02
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:53
    47 mins Direct
    10:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    11:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:53
    47 mins Direct
    11:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:02
    1 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    12:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:53
    47 mins Direct
    12:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:53
    47 mins Direct
    13:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    14:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:53
    47 mins Direct
    14:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:32
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    15:34
    Rochester
    Canterbury West
    Rochester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:53
    47 mins Direct
    15:40
    Rochester
    Canterbury East
    Rochester to Canterbury East

About Rochester Station

Station name Rochester (RTR)
Address Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:45 - 13:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury Stations Station

Station name Canterbury Stations (26)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rochester and Canterbury Stations

The travel time between Rochester and Canterbury Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rochester and Canterbury Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

First class tickets on trains between Rochester and Canterbury Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Rochester and Canterbury Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 23 direct services per day from Rochester to Canterbury Stations

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Canterbury Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Rochester and Canterbury Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.