There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Harwich by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
- Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain
2h 44m£46–81Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Harwichcar 82.1 mi
1h 30m£21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus
- Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
5h 50m£24–40Train via Greenwich
- Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 22m£44–77
Rochester to Harwich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Harwich is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Harwich is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Harwich Town via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Rochester and Harwich is 94 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rochester to Harwich, including transfers.
Rochester to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Harwich is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Rochester to Harwich.
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What companies run services between Rochester, England and Harwich, England?
You can take a train from Rochester to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to Harwich Town
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15
- Website
- Thameslink
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Hedingham
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