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How to get fromHastings to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hastings to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Ashford

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Rochestertrain train
    2h 3m
    £36–71

  2. Line 349 bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bellsbus bus 349
    2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to King Streetbus bus 5
    3h 14m
    £5–9

  3. Train, line 7 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Chatham stationbus bus 101
    3h 5m
    £16–31

  4. Drive 41.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hastings to Rochestercar car 41.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Rochestertaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £130–160

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tonbridgetrain train Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Paddock Wood to Stroodtrain train Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
    2h 29m
    £30–61

Hastings to Rochester by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Chatham station via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Pudding Lane in around 3h 14m.

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