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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to London is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to London is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to London. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Charing Cross via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Rochester to London?

The distance between Rochester and London is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £50.

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

The train from Rochester to London Victoria takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rochester to London bus from?

Rochester to London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to London?

The best way to get from Rochester to London is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £95 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Rochester to London bus arrive?

Rochester to London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to London is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Rochester to London.

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

Book your Rochester to London train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

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Can I share a ride from Rochester to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rochester to London - 5 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus, and line 96 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to London by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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 Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
1h 7m
£8–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Gillingham to Londonrideshare 34.1 mi
1h 10m
£3
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus 96
3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Charing Crossbus N89 / ...
2h 31m
£4–93
Drive 31.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Londoncar 31.2 mi
49 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Londontaxi 31.2 mi
49 min
£130–160

Rochester to London by train

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Distance: 34 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Rochester to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Charing Cross via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 2h 31m.

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