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How to get fromRochester to Essexby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Essex by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 13m
    £33–65

  2. Drive 50.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Rochester to Essexcar car 50.9 mi
    59 min
    £13–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    2h 38m
    £22–51

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 52m
    £31–61

  5. Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4h 23m

Rochester to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Community Hub to Bakers Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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