The average bus between Rochester and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rochester to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Rochester and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park Tavern station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Rochester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Rochester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Park Tavern station.
The distance between Rochester and Southend-on-Sea is 22.1 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Park Tavern via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.