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Rayleigh Windmill Museum
Compact local museum in a historic mill, covering Rayleigh's past with artefacts, displays and occasional exhibitions.
Trains from Dartford to Rochford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 4:37 |
Last train 17:20 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Dartford to Rochford.
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Rochford trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:58 Dartford | 1h14 | 19:12 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:03 Dartford | 1h27 | 19:30 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:28 Dartford | 1h14 | 19:42 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:33 Dartford | 1h27 | 20:00 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:58 Dartford | 1h14 | 20:12 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:03 Dartford | 1h27 | 20:30 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:28 Dartford | 1h14 | 20:42 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:33 Dartford | 1h27 | 21:00 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:58 Dartford | 1h14 | 21:12 Rochford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:03 Dartford | 1h27 | 21:30 Rochford | 2 changes | |
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Compact local museum in a historic mill, covering Rayleigh's past with artefacts, displays and occasional exhibitions.
Volunteer-run museum exploring aviation history at Southend Airport, with aircraft exhibits and displays on local flying heritage.
Museum at the Royal Gunpowder Mills site presenting explosives, military and industrial history through exhibitions and heritage buildings.
Large country park with woodland, meadows and trails, offering peaceful walking and nature watching near Hockley.
Historic high street with independent shops, everyday services and period buildings, ideal for a short stroll through Rochford town.
Popular riverside walk and village area known for estuary views, boats and a relaxed atmosphere along the River Crouch.
Fresh oysters from the nearby Essex coast, traditionally prized for their clean, briny flavour and long local shellfish heritage.
A classic East End and Essex pie filled with minced beef and mashed potato, baked for a hearty pub favourite long loved locally.
A traditional dessert of stewed apples topped with a suet crust, strongly associated with Essex orchards and home cooking.
Smart local restaurant serving modern British and European dishes in a cosy, polished atmosphere.
Popular casual venue for Turkish and Mediterranean grilling, with generous portions and a lively dining room.
Traditional pub and restaurant in Rochford known for British meals, ales and a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for the UK. Rochford is quieter than major tourist cities, with lower dining and lodging costs, but transport and day trips to nearby areas can still add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Dartford to Rochford trains use the Dartford to Rochford station pair. Use this guide to compare Dartford and Rochford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dartford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dartford.
ATMs are available at Dartford.
Ticket office support is available at Dartford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dartford: Parking, WC.
Available at Dartford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dartford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Rochford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Antica Roma Ltd
Wi-Fi is available at Rochford. ATMs are available at Rochford.
Ticket office support is available at Rochford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochford: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochford: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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