The average train between Reading and Rochford takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Rochford. 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 Reading and Rochford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Rochford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rochford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rochford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Reading to Rochford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rochford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rochford station.
Book your Reading to Rochford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Rochford is 116.9 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Rochford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 58m.