The average train between Rochester and Harwich takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Harwich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Rochester to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Rochester to Harwich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Harwich is 81.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 42m.