There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to DerbyLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 34m£43–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chatham to DerbyMichalovce
5h 42m£16–21Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Matlock Bath178.7 mi
3h 6m£45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to LutonRainham / ...
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station230
7h 25m£69–115
Rochester to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Matlock Bath via London St Pancras Intl and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Rochester and Matlock Bath is 177 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £220.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Rochester to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.
Rochester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Rochester, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Rochester to Matlock Bath via London St Pancras Intl and Derby in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Chatham to Derby 4 times a week. Tickets cost £13–16 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Rochester to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Chatham to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Derby station.
Rochester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Matlock Bath is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Rochester to Matlock Bath.
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