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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Rochester is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Rochester is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Rochester via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Basildon to Rochester?

The distance between Basildon and Rochester is 49 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Basildon to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Rochester bus from?

Basildon to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Rochester train from?

Basildon to Rochester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Rochester?

The best way to get from Basildon to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Basildon to Rochester bus arrive?

Basildon to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Basildon to Rochester train arrive?

Basildon to Rochester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Rochester is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Basildon to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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Basildon to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 28m
£16–51
Drive 29 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Rochestercar 29 mi
35 min
£8–11
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Rochestertaxi 29 mi
35 min
£95–120
Line 100 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus 700
2h 30m

Basildon to Rochester by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.3 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Rochester via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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