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The average bus between Hastings and Rochester takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings 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.

4h 45m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 349 bus, line 5 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bellsbus bus 349
  2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to King Streetbus bus 5
3h 21m
£5–9

Hastings to Rochester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Hastings and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at The Eight Bells and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK15h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hastings 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 Hastings to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Chatham station via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Pudding Lane in around 3h 21m.

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