What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Rochester is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Rochester is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plumstead and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Barking to Rochester?

The distance between Barking and Rochester is 22 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £11 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Rochester?

The train from Plumstead to Rochester takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barking to Rochester bus from?

Barking to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Rochester train from?

Barking to Rochester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.

Train or bus from Barking to Rochester?

The best way to get from Barking to Rochester is to train which takes 48 min and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £6 - £8 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Barking to Rochester bus arrive?

Barking to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barking to Rochester train arrive?

Barking to Rochester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Barking to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Rochester is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Barking to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Rochester.

Barking to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plumstead to RochesterLuton - Rainham / ...
48 min
£11–23
Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Station96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hub700
1h 42m
£6–8
Drive 25.8 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Rochester25.8 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Rochester25.8 mi
32 min
£85–110
Train via Stratford International DLR Station
1. Take the train from Stratford International to RochesterSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 9m
£18–39

Barking to Rochester by train

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Distance: 21.6 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to Rochester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station in around 1h 42m.

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