There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Abbey Wood (London)train Rainham / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 40m£79–157Line 022 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Verriersbus 502
7h 47m£28–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
6h 36m£33–58Drive 177.8 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Somersetcar 177.8 mi
3h 20m£45–65Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
6h 28m£259–351Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
6h 13m£105–215
Rochester to Somerset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Somerset is to line 022 bus and bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Verriers via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Taunton via Abbey Wood and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Rochester and Somerset is 186 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Somerset, including transfers.
Rochester to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Rochester to Somerset train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 022 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Rochester, England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Rochester to Shovel Lane via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Verriers via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–260
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–360
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £120–370
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–340
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Rochester to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rochester to Somerset train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Abbey Wood (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Somerset is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Rochester to Somerset.
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