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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Birmingham by train, 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 17m
    £47–119

  2. Drive  153.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Birminghamcar car 153.2 mi
    2h 34m
    £38–55

  3. 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 37m
    £188–434

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    4h 11m
    £65–104

Rochester to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar285Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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 17m.

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