There are 5 ways to get from London Docklands to Rochester by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canary Wharf station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 17m£14–29Line 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 35m£3–6Train
- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 21m£15–32Drive 27.2 mi
- Drive from London Docklands to Rochestercar 27.2 mi
35 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from London Docklands to Rochestertaxi 27.2 mi
35 min£90–110
London Docklands to Rochester by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Docklands to Rochester is to line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from London Docklands to Rochester is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from London Docklands 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from London Docklands to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Rochester via Abbey Wood (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between London Docklands and Rochester is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from London Docklands to Rochester, including transfers.
London Docklands to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Woolwich Arsenal Station.
London Docklands to Rochester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between London Docklands, England and Rochester, England?
You can take a vehicle from London Docklands to Rochester via Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London Docklands to Rochester Community Hub via Poplar DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Canary Wharf station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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 5 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
London Docklands to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
London Docklands to Rochester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Docklands to Rochester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from London Docklands to Rochester.
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