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There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eltham to Rochestertrain train London Bridge - Rainham / ...
    51 min
    £11–23

  2. Line 132 bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Eltham High Street / Roper Street to Geddes Placebus bus N21 / ...
    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
    1h 57m
    £3–35

  3. Drive 21.2 mi

    1. Drive from Eltham to Rochestercar car 21.2 mi
    28 min
    £6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Rochestertaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    28 min
    £70–85

  5. Train via Gravesend

    1. Take the train from Eltham to Gravesendtrain train London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    56 min
    £12–23

Eltham to Rochester by train

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Eltham to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 51 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham High Street / Roper Street to Rochester Community Hub via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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