The average train between Harwich and Rochester takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Rochester station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Harwich to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harwich Town station.
Harwich to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Harwich to Rochester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harwich and Rochester is 81.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Rochester via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 29m.