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How to get fromHarwich to Rochesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    2h 29m
    £45–80

  2. Drive  81.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Rochestercar car 81.6 mi
    1h 30m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    5h 17m
    £24–40

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    3h 6m
    £45–72

  5. Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    7h 34m

Harwich to Rochester by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Rochester via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Rochester Community Hub via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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