What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester is to line 53 bus and line 96 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lower Marsh and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Woolwich Arsenal Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo East and arriving at Rochester. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Rochester is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

The train from London Waterloo East to Rochester takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Rochester bus from?

Waterloo Station to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Lower Marsh station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £6 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Rochester bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Rochester train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Rochester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Rochester.

Waterloo Station to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Rochestertrain London Charing Cross - Gillingham
1h 19m
£16–24
Line 53 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
3h 7m
£6
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Rochestercar 30.4 mi
46 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Rochestertaxi 30.4 mi
46 min
£120–160
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 25m
£20–29
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 32m
£17–33

Waterloo Station to Rochester by foot and train

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.9 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Rochester, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Waterloo East to Rochester 5 times a week. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Rochester Community Hub via Lower Marsh, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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