The average train between Rochester and Braintree takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Braintree. 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 Rochester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Braintree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Braintree station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Rochester to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Rochester to Braintree train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Braintree is 54.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.