The average train between Rochester and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Rochester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Rochester to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Rochester and Southend-on-Sea is 22.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 31m.