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There are 6 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Rochestertrain train London Blackfriars - Rochester
    57 min
    £16–29

  2. Bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus bus N89
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus bus 96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    2h 28m
    £3–77

  3. Drive  29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Rochestercar car 29.2 mi
    44 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Rochestertaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    44 min
    £270–330

  5. Train via Bromley South

    1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Bromley Southtrain train London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
    2. Take the train from Bromley South to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    1h 12m
    £16–30

  6. Train via London Bridge

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 43m
    £17–34

Elephant & Castle Station to Rochester by foot and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Rochester, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Rochester 5 times a week. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Rochester Community Hub via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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