The average train between Manchester and Rochford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Rochford. 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Rochford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Rochford at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rochford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rochford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Manchester to Rochford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rochford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rochford station.
Book your Manchester to Rochford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Rochford is 290.2 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rochford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m.