London to Rochester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Rochester

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

4 h 41 m

Average duration

4 h 41 m

Buses per day

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Rochester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Rochester will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave London for Rochester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

00:504h41

London

05:31Rochester

£271One-way

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Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Rochester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rochester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£27 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
5h 11m average duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 27m average duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Rochester

United Kingdom

Buses from London to Rochester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £4 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Distance

45 km

Average bus duration

4h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 41m

First bus

00:50

Last bus

00:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Coach companies: Southeastern London to Rochester

You can travel by coach from London to Rochester with Southeastern for as low as £9. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

Southeastern from London to Rochester coach information:

Average Duration: 39 min
Cheapest Price: £9

Buses from London to Rochester

Buses from London to Rochester are the simplest way to travel from the capital to the Medway towns of Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester. National Express operates 6 coach services every day of the week, departing from morning until late in the evening. All coaches depart London Victoria Coach Station but also stop at Elephant and Castle, New Cross Gate and Lewisham. Coaches arrive at the neighbouring town of Gillingham on Hempsted Valley Road, a 15 minute taxi ride to Rochester. Journey time for buses from London to Rochester is approximately 1.5 hours.

FAQs: London to Rochester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Rochester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rochester.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Rochester can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Rochester is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from London to Rochester is on average 4 h 41 min for the 28 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Rochester from London by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The coach from London to Rochester leaves at 00: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There are 6 coaches a day from London to Rochester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the London to Rochester coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from London to Rochester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Rochester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Rochester by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Rochester including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from London to Rochester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Rochester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Rochester.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Rochester.