The average bus between Manchester and Rochester takes 8h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 10m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


7h 41m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 23m • 2 changes


7h 13m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


7h 12m • 2 changes
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18h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rochester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Manchester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Rochester bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Arriva UK.
The distance between Manchester and Rochester is 297.9 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.