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How to get fromPortsmouth to Rochesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Rochester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    3h
    £45–91

  2. Drive  101.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Rochestercar car 101.8 mi
    1h 47m
    £26–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 16m
    £30–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    3h 6m
    £43–83

  5. Train via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    3h 58m
    £56–102

Portsmouth to Rochester by train, foot, and subway

Calendar345Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Westminster station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h.

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