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

The cheapest way to get from London to Rochester is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Rochester is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between London and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Rochester. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between London and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from London to Rochester?

The distance between London and Rochester is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £35.

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

The train from London Victoria to Rochester takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Rochester bus from?

London to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Rochester train from?

London to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Rochester?

The best way to get from London to Rochester is to train which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 022 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h.

Where does the London to Rochester bus arrive?

London to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the London to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Rochester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from London to Rochester.

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

Book your London to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 457+ hotels available in Rochester.

London to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 022 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
57 min
£9–35
Drive 31 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Rochestercar 31 mi
48 min
£8–11
Line 022 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus 700
2h
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Rochestertaxi 31 mi
48 min
£130–160

London to Rochester by train

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Rochester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–26 and the journey takes 57 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station in around 2h.

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