The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Rochester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Rochester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Clacton-on-Sea to Rochester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Rochester is 63.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 15m.