The average bus between Poole and Rochester takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 4 times a day between Poole and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 13m • 2 changes


7h 3m • 2 changes


6h 7m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 49m • 2 changes


6h 19m • 2 changes


7h 19m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 7m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Rochester station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Poole to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Poole and Rochester is 189.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 50m.