The average train between Colchester and Rochester takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rochester at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rochester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Colchester to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Colchester to Rochester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Rochester is 62.2 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 40m.