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How to get fromManchester to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    3h 10m
    £78–126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    5h 56m
    £40–69

  3. Drive  219.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Rochestercar car 219.6 mi
    4h 19m
    £55–79

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    4h 16m
    £89–319

  5. Bus, train via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    7h 11m
    £50–89

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    5h 54m
    £228–413

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    6h 13m
    £87–246

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train
    6h 14m
    £73–190

Manchester to Rochester by train and foot

Calendar316Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rochester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.

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