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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train
    2h 42m
    £46–81

  2. Drive  82.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Harwichcar car 82.1 mi
    1h 30m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    5h 20m
    £24–40

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 22m
    £44–77

  5. Line 700 bus, bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Community Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    7h 28m

Rochester to Harwich by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Community Hub to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 7h 28m.

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