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 £26 - £50 and takes 8h 10m.

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 5m and costs £80 - £150.

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 Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 Strood via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

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 5m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 5m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Chester to Rochester bus arrive?

Chester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 54m 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?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 5m
£81–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
8h 10m
£27–48
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Rochestercar 224 mi
3h 54m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
5h 13m
£105–365
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Rochestertrain
8h 33m
£91–186
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
6h 45m
£97–272
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain
6h 44m
£256–598
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain
7h 8m
£81–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
6h 9m
£138–307

Chester to Rochester by train and foot

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3h 5mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.4 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Strood via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria 3 times a day. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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