The average bus between Rochester and Bristol takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Bristol. 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 5 times a day between Rochester and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester to Bristol? 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 Rochester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Bristol station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Rochester to Bristol bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Rochester to Bristol bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rochester and Bristol is 215.2 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 3m.