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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Chester is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Rochester to Chester?

The distance between Rochester and Chester is 212 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rochester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Chester bus from?

Rochester to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Chester?

The best way to get from Rochester to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Rochester to Chester bus arrive?

Rochester to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Rochester to Chester train arrive?

Rochester to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Chester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Rochester to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 52m
£48–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 47m
£18–30
Drive 224.3 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Chestercar 224.3 mi
3h 54m
£56–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 43m
£89–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
8h 23m
£26–93
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 49m
£242–749
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 46m
£81–238
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 38m
£77–180

Rochester to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 47m.

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