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Margate to Rochester Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Margate and Rochester. The average train journey from Margate to Rochester takes one hour, but some Southeastern train trips are as short as 54 minutes.

Distance38 mi (61 km)
Fastest train0h 54m
Lowest price$28.99
Trains per day12
Most frequent serviceSoutheastern
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Margate to Rochester?

Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Margate to Rochester. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Southeastern121h 0m$28.99
  • Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Margate to Rochester

The distance between Margate and Rochester is approximately 38 miles, or 61 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 54 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Rochester.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Margate to Rochester. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Margate at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Margate to Rochester.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Rochester to Margate.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Margate?

Main departure station: Margate Station

There is one train station in Margate.

All train stations in Margate:

  • Margate Station

Where is the train station in Rochester?

Main arrival station: 86 Corporation Street

Rochester has one train station.

All train stations in Rochester:

  • 86 Corporation Street

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