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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rochester is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Rochester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Rochester?

The distance between Chester and Rochester is 212 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chester to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rochester bus from?

Chester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rochester train from?

Chester to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Rochester?

The best way to get from Chester to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £60 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Chester to Rochester bus arrive?

Chester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Rochester train arrive?

Chester to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rochester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chester to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1506+ hotels available in Rochester.

Chester to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to RochesterSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 6m
£61–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to ChathamMichalovce
6h 42m
£17–28
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Rochester224 mi
3h 52m
£55–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
5h 20m
£94–279
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals423 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to RochesterLondon Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 36m
£29–66
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochester
6h 34m
£86–230
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
6h 19m
£229–744
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
6h 52m
£76–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochester
6h 8m
£103–266

Chester to Rochester by train and foot

79Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Rochester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Chatham via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 6h 42m.

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