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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 20m
    £90–158

  2. Drive  205.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Exetercar car 205.7 mi
    3h 38m
    £51–74

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 19m
    £117–319

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 52m
    £77–159

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 59m
    £224–455

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    6h 21m
    £268–630

Rochester to Exeter by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 20m.

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