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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Brighton is to line 7 bus and bus which costs £13 - £14 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Brighton via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Rochester to Brighton?

The distance between Rochester and Brighton is 85 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £18 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Rochester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Brighton bus from?

Rochester to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Royal Star Arcade station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Brighton?

The best way to get from Rochester to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £18 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £14 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Rochester to Brighton bus arrive?

Rochester to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Rochester to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Brighton is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Rochester to Brighton.

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

Book your Rochester to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 22m
£19–93
Line 7 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
3h 57m
£13–14
Drive 56.3 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Brightoncar 56.3 mi
1h 29m
£14–20
Train via London
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 30m
£17–84

Rochester to Brighton by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Brighton.

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Distance: 84.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Brighton via London Victoria in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to St Peter's Church via St Faith's Street, Royal Star Arcade, and Royal Victoria Place in around 3h 57m.

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