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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester Community Hub and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Rochester to Colchester?

The distance between Rochester and Colchester is 75 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Rochester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Colchester bus from?

Rochester to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Rochester to Colchester bus arrive?

Rochester to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Colchester train arrive?

Rochester to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Colchester is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Rochester to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Colchester.

Rochester to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 23m
£26–73
Drive 62.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Colchestercar 62.9 mi
1h 10m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 1m
£29–70
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 2m
£24–60
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 23m

Rochester to Colchester by train

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Community Hub to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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