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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    3h 9m
    £73–142

  2. Bus, train via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk041 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 16m
    £29–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 6m
    £40–90

  4. Drive  148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Rochestercar car 148.4 mi
    2h 57m
    £37–53

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    6h 6m
    £92–263

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    3h 33m
    £71–133

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    5h 53m
    £207–462

Bristol to Rochester by train and subway

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rochester via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 9m.

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