There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Somerset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 31m£84–150Line 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£28–49Drive 177.8 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Somersetcar 177.8 mi
3h 20m£44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bath Spatrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
6h 53m£78–161
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 Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Rochester and Somerset is 190 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 31m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £80 - £150. 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 London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 4h 31m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rochester to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- 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
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Abbey Wood to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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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 Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria 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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