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The average bus between Rochester and Manchester takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 16m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rochester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express16h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKNational ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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