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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Rochester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 46m
    £25–52

  2. Line 28 bus, line 100 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3h 42m
    £5–9

  3. Train, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to Chafford Hundredtrain train Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    2h 28m
    £9–20

  4. Drive 40.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Rochestercar car 40.4 mi
    49 min
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Rochestertaxi taxi 40.4 mi
    49 min
    £130–160

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to Chafford Hundredtrain train Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 20m
    £14–29

Southend-on-Sea to Rochester by train

Calendar214Weekly Trains
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Rochester via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 42m.

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