What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way via Bus Station and Woolwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Waterloo Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at London Waterloo East. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Rochester and Waterloo Station is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £15 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

The train from Strood to London Waterloo East takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Waterloo Station bus from?

Rochester to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Waterloo Station train from?

Rochester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus and bus, which costs £2 - £60 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Rochester to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

Rochester to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Waterloo Station train arrive?

Rochester to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Waterloo Station is 31 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Rochester to Waterloo Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 21480+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

Can I share a ride from Rochester to Waterloo Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester and Waterloo Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rochester to Waterloo Station - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 700 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Waterloo Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to London Waterloo Easttrain Strood - London Charing Cross
1h 14m
£15–30
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Stationbus 96
3. Take the bus from Woolwich Station to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N1
2h 55m
£3–58
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Waterloo Stationcar 30.4 mi
46 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Waterloo Stationtaxi 30.4 mi
46 min
£280–340
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
1h 23m
£19–36
Train via London Bridge Station
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
1h 29m
£17–31
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Gillingham to Londonrideshare 34.1 mi
1h 25m
£3

Rochester to Waterloo Station by train and foot

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Waterloo Station, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Strood to London Waterloo East twice daily. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way via Bus Station and Woolwich Station in around 2h 55m.

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