The average bus between Basildon and Rochester takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. There is a bus service every few hours from Basildon 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.
Buses run hourly between Basildon and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Rochester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Basildon to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Rochester Community Hub station.
The distance between Basildon and Rochester is 20.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 30m.