The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Rochester takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea to Rochester. 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 Southend-on-Sea and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Rochester station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Southend-on-Sea to Rochester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Rochester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Rochester train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Rochester is 22.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Rochester via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 46m.