The average bus between Bristol and Rochester takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Rochester station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Bristol to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Bristol to Rochester bus tickets online with National Express and Arriva UK.
The distance between Bristol and Rochester is 215.2 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hub via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 5h 54m.