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There are 7 ways to get from Elephant and Castle 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
    55 min
    £16–35

  2. Line 022 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    1h 44m
    £5–12

  3. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Rochestercar car 29.3 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Rochestertaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    42 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 - Gillingham / ...
    1h 18m
    £16–33

  6. Train via London Bridge Station

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 38m
    £17–40

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Griffin Road / Plumstead Stationbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plumstead to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 11m
    £13–79

Elephant and Castle to Rochester by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Rochester 5 times a week. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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