The average train between Rochester and Essex takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Essex. 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 Essex. 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 Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Rochester to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Rochester to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Essex is 49.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 13m.