There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 12m£15–31Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus 700
2h 17m£3–6Drive 26.5 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Rochestercar 26.5 mi
34 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Rochestertaxi 26.5 mi
34 min£120–150Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 24m£13–26
ExCeL London to Rochester by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Rochester is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Rochester is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal Station and arriving at Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Rochester via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Rochester is 31 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Rochester without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from ExCeL London to Rochester, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Woolwich Arsenal Station.
ExCeL London to Rochester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Rochester is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Rochester, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Rochester via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Rochester Community Hub via West Silvertown DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
ExCeL London to Rochester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Rochester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from ExCeL London to Rochester.
There are 1600+ hotels available in Rochester.