What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Penshurst?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Penshurst is to line 7 bus which costs £3 - £9 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Penshurst?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Penshurst is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Penshurst?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Penshurst. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Institute via Royal Star Arcade and Woodbury Park Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Rochester to Penshurst?

The distance between Rochester and Penshurst is 34 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Penshurst without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Penshurst without a car is to train and line 235 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £14 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Penshurst?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Rochester to Penshurst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Penshurst bus from?

Rochester to Penshurst bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Rochester to Penshurst bus arrive?

Rochester to Penshurst bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Woodbury Park Road station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Penshurst?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Penshurst is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Rochester to Penshurst.

Where can I stay near Penshurst?

There are 605+ hotels available in Penshurst.

Rochester to Penshurst - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 235 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Penshurst by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 235 bus
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Paddock Woodtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Institutebus 235
2h 37m
£14–28
Line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Woodbury Park Roadbus 7
3h 54m
£4–9
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
2. Take the bus from Maidstone West station to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3h 43m
£7–14
Drive 25.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Penshurstcar 25.4 mi
43 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Penshursttaxi 25.4 mi
43 min
£110–140
Train, line 233 bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Paddock Woodtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
2. Take the bus from Enterprise Way to Institutebus 231 / ...
3h 18m

Rochester to Penshurst by train and bus

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Royal Star Arcade to Woodbury Park Road hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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