What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester is to bus which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury West Station and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury West Station station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury West Station and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Rochester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

The distance between Canterbury West Station and Rochester is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury West Station to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

The train from Canterbury East to Rochester takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury West Station to Rochester bus from?

Canterbury West Station to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury West Station to Rochester train from?

Canterbury West Station to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

The best way to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Canterbury West Station to Rochester bus arrive?

Canterbury West Station to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Canterbury West Station to Rochester train arrive?

Canterbury West Station to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury West Station to Rochester is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Canterbury West Station to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury West Station to Rochester?

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Canterbury West Station to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury West Station to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Rochestertrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
1h 7m
£14–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 132 / ...
1h 56m
£7–16
Drive 29.5 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury West Station to Rochestercar 29.5 mi
36 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury West Station to Rochestertaxi 29.5 mi
36 min
£130–160

Canterbury West Station to Rochester by foot and train

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Distance: 29.1 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Canterbury West Station, England and Rochester, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury East to Rochester hourly. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Canterbury West Station to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 1h 56m.

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