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How to get fromSouthwark to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Rochestertrain train St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
    1h 13m
    £15–29

  2. Line 022 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochester Community Hubbus bus 700
    1h 44m
    £5–12

  3. Drive 29.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southwark to Rochestercar car 29.8 mi
    44 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Rochestertaxi taxi 29.8 mi
    44 min
    £280–340

  5. Line 40 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pocock Street to King's College Hospitalbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Denmark Hill to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    1h 44m
    £17–43

Southwark to Rochester by train

Calendar290Weekly Trains
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Rochester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Rochester Community Hub via Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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