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Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Manchester Stations

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44

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

3hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:29 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Rochester (RTR) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Rochester and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rochester to Manchester Stations is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 57 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Manchester Stations .

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Rochester to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:29
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:57
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:18
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:48
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:16
    3 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:47
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:02
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:56
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:56
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:56
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    16:19
    Rochester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rochester and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Rochester and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rochester and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Rochester and Manchester Stations 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 & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Rochester and Manchester Stations .

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