The average bus between Colchester and Rochester takes 6h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 every 2 hours between Colchester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rochester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Colchester to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Rochester is 62.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.