The average train between Plaistow and Rochester takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Plaistow 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 every 30 minutes between Plaistow and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR Station and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plaistow to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Rochester station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Plaistow to Rochester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford International station.
Plaistow to Rochester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Plaistow to Rochester train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plaistow and Rochester is 37.5 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 26 min.