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Southend-on-Sea to Rochester buses

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The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Rochester takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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.

3h 37m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 28 bus, line 100 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
3h 41m
£5–9

Southend-on-Sea to Rochester bus times

Buses run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Rochester at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 3m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 3m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 13m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 49m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 49m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 9m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 49m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 49m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 19m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK3h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 41m.

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