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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rochester is to bus and line 022 bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Rochester via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rochester?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rochester is 139 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £19 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bournemouth to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rochester bus from?

Bournemouth to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rochester train from?

Bournemouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rochester?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £19 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 022 bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rochester bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rochester train arrive?

Bournemouth to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Rochester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Bournemouth to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Rochester.

Bournemouth to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 23m
£19–104
Bus, line 022 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
6h 10m
£17–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
4h 57m
£33–72
Drive 133.8 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Rochestercar 133.8 mi
2h 25m
£33–47
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
3h 38m
£41–115

Bournemouth to Rochester by train and subway

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.2 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rochester via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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