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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rochester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rochester via Stratford DLR Station and Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rochester?

The distance between Colchester and Rochester is 75 miles. The road distance is 62.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £28 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Colchester to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rochester bus from?

Colchester to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rochester train from?

Colchester to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Rochester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Colchester to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Rochester train arrive?

Colchester to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Rochester is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Colchester to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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Colchester to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 34m
£29–101
Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Rochestercar 62.6 mi
1h 10m
£15–22
Train, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
2h 54m
£21–76
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 12m
£23–91
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 16m

Colchester to Rochester by train and bus

214Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.5 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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