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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester to Stratford
Showing times and prices for Dec 15
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester to Stratford will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Rochester for Stratford on Mon, Dec 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:57AM0h29
Rochester05:26AMStratford
$231One-way
0 transfers
04:14AM1h31
Rochester05:45AMStratford
$241One-way
0 transfers
03:44AM1h30
Rochester05:14AMStratford
$241One-way
0 transfers
04:57AM0h29
Rochester05:26AMStratford
$231One-way
0 transfers
03:44AM1h30
Rochester05:14AMStratford
$241One-way
0 transfers
04:14AM1h31
Rochester05:45AMStratford
$241One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Rochester to Stratford train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester to Stratford trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 7:02 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:44 AM Rochester | 1h30 | 5:14 AM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:14 AM Rochester | 1h31 | 5:45 AM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:57 AM Rochester | 0h29 | 5:26 AM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Rochester to Stratford trains with Omio?
Southeastern operates all train services from Rochester to Stratford. Omio is the only official third party seller for Southeastern tickets.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Rochester to Stratford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester to Stratford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rochester to Stratford run on average 15 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 28m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Rochester to Stratford trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Rochester and Stratford from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Trains from Rochester to Stratford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester to Stratford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
You typically need 1 to 2 days in Stratford to explore its key attractions such as the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust sites, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and enjoy the local dining and shopping experiences.
The train from Rochester to Stratford takes 28m and runs 15 per day.
Yes, a day trip from Rochester to Stratford is feasible with a journey time of 28m and a distance of 24 miles (40 km). There are 15 trains per day.
The train journey from Rochester to Stratford offers scenic views of the English countryside, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and glimpses of the River Medway.
Train ticket prices from Rochester to Stratford can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $16 (€13), while the average price is around $23 (€19).
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Stratford is by train, with a cost of around $16 (€13).
The last train from Rochester to Stratford leaves at 11:57 PM.
The distance by train from Rochester to Stratford is 24 miles (40 km).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rochester to Stratford.
The train station in Rochester that goes to Stratford is Rochester station (RTR), which connects to Stratford International (SFA).
The first train from Rochester to Stratford leaves at 12:01 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Rochester to Stratford.
Yes, you can take the train from Rochester to Stratford.
Yes, there is a direct train from Rochester to Stratford. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rochester to Stratford
Rochester
Stratford
The major train station for departures in Rochester is Rochester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester for your trip from Rochester to Stratford.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:45 - 13:25 Sunday Closed Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from front of station. Step free access via lift in the subway to platform 1 for services towards London. Step free access to platform 2/3 for services away from London via lift from the subway. Stepped access to all platforms via staircases from subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall in subway
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Rochester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
The major train station for arrivals in Stratford is Maryland. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maryland for your journey to Stratford from Rochester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParking
DiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Maryland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transit options for Stratford (London)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Stratford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
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