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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rayleigh is to bus and line 25 bus which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Rayleigh via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Rochester to Rayleigh?

The distance between Rochester and Rayleigh is 57 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Rochester to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Rochester to Rayleigh is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus, which costs £7 - £14 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Rochester to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rayleigh is 36 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Rochester to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 222+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Rochester to Rayleigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 25 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Rayleigh by train, bus, 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 Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 25m
£28–54
Bus, line 25 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 25 / ...
1h 52m
£8–13
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Rayleighcar 35.4 mi
41 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Rayleightaxi 35.4 mi
41 min
£110–140
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain
2h 4m
£27–52

Rochester to Rayleigh by train

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Rayleigh via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to High Street via Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 1h 52m.

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