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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Rochester is to bus which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Rochester is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury 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 41m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury 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 to Rochester?

The distance between Canterbury and Rochester is 28 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £14 - £29.

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

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Rochester?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Rochester is to train which takes 50 min and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Canterbury to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canterbury to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canterbury to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Rochester is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Canterbury to Rochester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury 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 / ...
50 min
£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 41m
£7–16
Drive 30.2 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Rochestercar 30.2 mi
37 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Rochestertaxi 30.2 mi
37 min
£130–160

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Distance: 28.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, 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 bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 1h 41m.

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