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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Rochester takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

6h
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
5h 18m
£8–12

Colchester to Rochester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK10h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 25m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 55m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 10m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 25m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 55m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 10m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 25m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 55m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 10m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 25m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 55m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 10m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 13m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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