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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Eltham to Rochestertrain train London Charing Cross - Gillingham
    52 min
    £11–22

  2. Bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Eltham to Bexleyheath Librarybus bus B13
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus bus 96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    1h 56m
    £3–29

  3. Drive 20.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Eltham to Rochestercar car 20.9 mi
    27 min
    £6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Eltham to Rochestertaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    27 min
    £70–85

  5. Train via Dartford

    1. Take the train from New Eltham to Dartfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
    2. Take the train from Dartford to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 5m
    £11–22

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Eltham to Bromley South Stationbus bus 314
    2. Take the train from Bromley South to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    1h 15m
    £13–25

New Eltham to Rochester by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between New Eltham, England and Rochester, England?

Southeastern operates a train from New Eltham to Rochester 5 times a week. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Eltham to Rochester Community Hub via Bexleyheath Library, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 1h 56m.

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