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Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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40

train journeys
per day

33

miles (53 kms)

1hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

04:39 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Rochester and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rochester to Gatwick Airport is approximately 33 miles (53 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 37 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rochester to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Rochester to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:39
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    06:44
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:08
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    07:00
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:12
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    07:14
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    07:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    08:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    09:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    10:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    11:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    11:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    12:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    12:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    13:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    14:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    14:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:38
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    15:08
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:05
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    15:38
    Rochester
    Gatwick Airport
    Rochester to Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rochester and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Rochester and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rochester and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:39, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rochester & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Gatwick Airport.

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