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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Rochester is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Rochester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dover and arriving at Chatham. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Rochester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Dover to Rochester?

The distance between Dover and Rochester is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £3 - £4.

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

The bus from Dover to Chatham takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rochester bus from?

Dover to Rochester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rochester train from?

Dover to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Rochester?

The best way to get from Dover to Rochester is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Dover to Rochester bus arrive?

Dover to Rochester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Chatham station.

Where does the Dover to Rochester train arrive?

Dover to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Dover to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Rochester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Dover to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Rochester.

Dover to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Rochester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Dover to Rochester by train

119Weekly Trains

1h 19mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Rochester.

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Eurobus SK operates a bus from Dover to Chatham 4 times a week. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Rochester hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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