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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 19m
    £47–119

  2. Line 022 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk020 / ...
    6h 6m
    £19–30

  3. Drive  153.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Birminghamcar car 153.2 mi
    2h 34m
    £39–56

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    5h 42m
    £268–584

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Lutontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    6h 40m
    £55–66

Rochester to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar285Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 6m.

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