First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Take a train from St Albans to Rochford and enjoy the approximately 74 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 23:10.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 23:10 |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Rochford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St Albans to Rochford trains use the St Albans City to Southend Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare St Albans and Rochford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
St Albans Abbey has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at St Albans Abbey.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at St Albans Abbey: Parking.
Available at St Albans Abbey: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans Abbey: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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