There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via London Victoria
best- Take the train from London Victoria to RochesterLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 15m£11–33Bus, line 700 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock TwrN89 / ...
- Take the bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station96
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Guildhall Museum700
3h 1m£8–100Drive 30.9 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle30.9 mi
48 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle30.9 mi
48 min£130–160Train
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to RochesterLondon Charing Cross - Gillingham
1h 26m£11–30Train via London Bridge
- Take the train from London Bridge to RochesterLuton - Rainham / ...
1h 46m£9–38
Charing Cross to Rochester Castle by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Rochester Guildhall Museum via Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Rochester. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Charing Cross and Rochester Castle is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle without a car is to train via London Victoria which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle, including transfers.
Charing Cross to Rochester Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Rochester Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle is to train via London Victoria which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 700 bus, which costs £7 - £100 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Rochester Castle, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Rochester hourly. Tickets cost £9–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Rochester Castle via Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr, Bus Station, and Rochester Guildhall Museum in around 3h 1m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Victoria to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–30
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–95
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–95
Bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Rochester Guildhall Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Charing Cross to Rochester Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr station.
Charing Cross to Rochester Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Rochester Castle is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Charing Cross to Rochester Castle.
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