The average train between Rochester and Waltham Abbey takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Rochester to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Rochester to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Waltham Abbey is 48.5 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Waltham Cross via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 30m.