There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Dorset by train or car
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Train via Basingstoke
best- Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 25m£80–176Drive 149.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Dorsetcar 149.5 mi
2h 44m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Rochester to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 42m£72–173
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Dorset is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via London Victoria, Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Rochester and Dorset is 169 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Dorset without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 5h 25m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rochester to Dorset, including transfers.
Rochester to Dorset train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Dorset train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Dorset is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Rochester to Dorset.
There are 2506+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Rochester, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Rochester to Dorset via London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochester to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Rochester to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
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