There are 6 ways to get from Rayleigh to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 37m£28–53Line 25 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Upminster to Chathambus Michalovce
2h 46m£6–12Drive 34.8 mi
- Drive from Rayleigh to Rochestercar 34.8 mi
40 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rayleigh to Rochestertaxi 34.8 mi
40 min£110–140Train via Greenwich
- Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain
2h 14m£27–51Line 25 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4h 16m£7–9
Rayleigh to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Rochester is to line 25 bus and bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Rochester is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Eastwood Road and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Rochester via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Rochester is 57 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Rayleigh to Rochester, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Rochester, England?
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Chatham via Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, and Upminster in around 2h 46m.
Train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Southend Taxi Co-operative 333 444
- Phone
- +44 1702 333444
- Website
- 333444.uk
Cab Call
- Phone
- +44 1702 345678
- Website
- cab-call.net
AC Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1702 334 455
- Website
- acradiocabs.com
Laindon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 350 340
- Website
- laindontaxis.co.uk
Basildon Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1268 288 473
Ace Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 532 532
- Website
- acetaxi.cab
123cabbie
- Phone
- +44 845 463 0969
Gemini Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 786 963
Dengie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7496 609 697
- Website
- dengietaxis.co.uk
A2b Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 773 421
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More Questions & Answers
Rayleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Rochester is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Rayleigh to Rochester.
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