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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Rochester to Manchester?

The distance between Rochester and Manchester is 217 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Rochester to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Manchester bus from?

Rochester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rochester to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Rochester to Manchester bus arrive?

Rochester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Rochester to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Manchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rochester to Manchester.

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

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

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

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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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 15m
£82–144
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
6h 48m
£40–76
Drive 220 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Manchestercar 220 mi
4h 21m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 50m
£88–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 57m
£41–109
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 28m
£209–389
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 16m
£85–229
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 7m
£121–272

Rochester to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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