How to travel from London to Rochester

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Compare train and bus for London to Rochester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rochester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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€12

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€20

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1h 28m

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58m

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30m

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1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

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Southeastern

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from London to Rochester

How to get from London to Rochester by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from London to Rochester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkW57638
08:18AM1h13
London Bridge (LBG)
09:31AMRochester station (RTR)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ThameslinkW57638
08:18AM1h13
London Bridge (LBG)
09:31AMRochester station (RTR)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SoutheasternP75679
08:20AM0h37
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:57AMRochester station (RTR)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP74197
08:42AM1h01
London Victoria (VIC)
09:43AMRochester station (RTR)
$201One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP74295
08:40AM0h41
London Victoria (VIC)
09:21AMRochester station (RTR)
$241One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP74297
08:10AM0h42
London Victoria (VIC)
08:52AMRochester station (RTR)
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rochester

Travel to Rochester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rochester.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Rochester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rochester is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochester:

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rochester costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rochester is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Rochester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from London to Rochester is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rochester is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rochester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rochester:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Rochester station (RTR).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rochester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Rochester by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Rochester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rochester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rochester often also extend their vacation to go to London Victoria (VIC), London St Pancras International (STP), London Cannon Street (CST), Thornton Heath, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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