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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rochester is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rochester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rochester?

The distance between Manchester and Rochester is 217 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Manchester to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rochester bus from?

Manchester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rochester train from?

Manchester to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rochester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Rochester bus arrive?

Manchester to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Rochester train arrive?

Manchester to Rochester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rochester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Manchester to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1503+ hotels available in Rochester.

Manchester to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to RochesterSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 9m
£42–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to ChathamMichalovce
7h 22m
£14–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to RochesterLondon Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 21m
£20–78
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rochester219.6 mi
4h 17m
£54–78
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
4h 14m
£79–257
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
5h 39m
£204–489
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochester
6h 13m
£71–195
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochester
5h 12m
£93–239

Manchester to Rochester by train and foot

312Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rochester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Chatham via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 7h 22m.

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