The average train between Braintree and Rochester takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Braintree and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Rochester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Braintree to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Braintree to Rochester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Braintree and Rochester is 54.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 54m.