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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 8m
    £16–36

  2. Line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    2h 33m
    £4–9

  3. Drive 27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Rochestercar car 27.7 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Rochestertaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    38 min
    £90–110

  5. Train via Farringdon

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon Withouttrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 5m
    £22–47

  6. Line 147 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Canning Townbus bus 147
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 14m
    £15–61

Ilford to Rochester by train

Calendar214Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Rochester via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Rochester Community Hub via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.

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