The average bus between Eltham and Rochester takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly bus service from Eltham 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 hourly between Eltham and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Friswell Place and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Eltham 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 Eltham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Eltham High Street / Roper Street station and arriving at Rochester Community Hub station via Friswell Place station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Eltham to Rochester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
Eltham to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Rochester Community Hub station.
The distance between Eltham and Rochester is 32.2 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham High Street / Roper Street to Rochester Community Hub via Friswell Place, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 2h 5m.