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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 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to Rochester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Rochester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Rochester
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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).
Other travel options to Rochester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Rochester by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Rochester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink.
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