The average train between Rochester and Colchester takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Colchester. 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Rochester to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Rochester to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Colchester is 62.2 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 21m.