The average bus between Canterbury and Rochester Castle takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Rochester Castle. 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 every 4 hours between Canterbury and Rochester Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Rochester Castle at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Rochester Castle? 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 Canterbury to Rochester Castle. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Rochester Castle station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Canterbury to Rochester Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Rochester Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Canterbury and Rochester Castle is 42 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochester Castle via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Waterfront Bus Station, and Rochester Guildhall Museum in around 2h.