What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Eltham is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Eltham is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Eltham. Services depart every four hours, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Rochester to Eltham?

The distance between Rochester and Eltham is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Eltham?

The train from Strood to Eltham takes 52 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Eltham bus from?

Rochester to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Eltham train from?

Rochester to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Eltham?

The best way to get from Rochester to Eltham is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £2 - £40 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Rochester to Eltham bus arrive?

Rochester to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Eltham train arrive?

Rochester to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eltham station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Eltham is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Rochester to Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Eltham?

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

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Rochester to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Elthamtrain Strood - London Victoria
52 min
£11–23
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus 96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 132
1h 44m
£3–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Bromley Southtrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 314
1h 20m
£14–25
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Elthamcar 21.2 mi
27 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Elthamtaxi 21.2 mi
27 min
£70–85
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Rochester to Gravesendtrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
1h 4m
£11–23

Rochester to Eltham by train

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Eltham 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 52 min. Thameslink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 1h 44m.

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