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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Rochester is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £9 - £10 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Chatham station via Railway Station and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Rochester via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Lewes to Rochester?

The distance between Lewes and Rochester is 84 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £19 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Lewes to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Rochester bus from?

Lewes to Rochester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Rochester train from?

Lewes to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Rochester?

The best way to get from Lewes to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £19 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £9 - £10 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Lewes to Rochester bus arrive?

Lewes to Rochester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Lewes to Rochester train arrive?

Lewes to Rochester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Rochester is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Lewes to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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Lewes to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
2h 20m
£20–81
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3h 25m
£9
Drive 48.4 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Rochestercar 48.4 mi
1h 14m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewes to Rochestertaxi 48.4 mi
1h 14m
£150–190

Lewes to Rochester by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Rochester via London Victoria in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Chatham station via Railway Station and Chequers Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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