The average train between Rochester and Chelmsford takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Rochester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rochester to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Chelmsford is 38.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 9m.
