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Herne Bay to Rochester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Herne Bay to Rochester, starting from AU$11.33 and averaging AU$11.33. The entire journey takes no more than 43 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:38 49 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	06:27 Rochester	Find Tickets
05:49 48 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	06:37 Rochester	Find Tickets
06:31 47 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	07:18 Rochester	Find Tickets
06:44 43 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	07:27 Rochester	Find Tickets
06:48 45 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	07:33 Rochester	Find Tickets
06:58 50 minutes, Direct Herne Bay	07:48 Paris	Find Tickets

Herne Bay to Rochester Train Route Details

First train

04:48

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Herne Bay

Arrival station

Rochester

Journey time

43 minutes

Distance

43 km

Price

AU$11.33*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Herne Bay to Rochester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Herne Bay to Rochester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Herne Bay to Rochester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Herne Bay to Rochester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Herne Bay to Rochester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Herne Bay to Rochester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Herne Bay to Rochester Train prices and times

Herne Bay to Rochester Train Route Details