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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Chester 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 Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    3h 50m
    £82–144

  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 Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Uk021 / ...
    8h 57m
    £27–54

  3. Drive 224.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Chestercar car 224.3 mi
    3h 54m
    £55–80

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 37m
    £105–341

  5. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain train
    8h 53m
    £89–188

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 37m
    £255–599

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    7h 26m
    £96–269

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    7h 1m
    £80–198

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 54m
    £138–304

Rochester to Chester by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 57m.

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