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How to get fromSouthampton to Rochesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Rochester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Basingstoke

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train
    2h 49m
    £44–96

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 15m
    £27–49

  3. Drive  107.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Rochestercar car 107.2 mi
    2h 2m
    £27–39

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 52m
    £45–87

  5. Bus, train via Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 21m
    £30–57

Southampton to Rochester by train

Calendar241Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rochester via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 2h 49m.

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