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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 15m
    £82–141

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 50m
    £37–68

  3. Drive 220 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Manchestercar car 220 mi
    4h 21m
    £54–78

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 50m
    £84–310

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    5h 28m
    £219–385

  6. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    6h 16m
    £83–230

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    5h 5m
    £119–288

Rochester to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 15m.

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