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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    3h 46m
    £85–153

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    7h 54m
    £42–77

  3. Drive 238 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Rochestercar car 238 mi
    4h 10m
    £58–84

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    4h 36m
    £93–339

  5. Bus, train via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    9h 12m
    £54–132

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    6h 20m
    £223–396

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    5h 31m
    £125–278

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    6h 41m
    £73–235

Bolton to Rochester by train and foot

Calendar308Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Rochester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.

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