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How to get fromRochester to Birminghamby train, bus, car, or plane

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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. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk020 / ...
    6h 32m
    £21–34

  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 21m
    £188–434

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 55m
    £55–101

Rochester to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar286Weekly 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 Waterfront Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 32m.

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