Visiting Rochester

To get to Rochester by car, take the M2 motorway if coming from London or head towards the A229 if coming from Maidstone. From Canterbury, take the A2 and then merge onto the M2. If you're coming from the coast, take the A259. Once in Rochester, you can follow signs for the town center and parking.

If you'd rather take public transport, Rochester train station is well-connected to London, with frequent trains from St. Pancras, Victoria and Charing Cross. From Canterbury, take a direct train to Rochester's station. Local buses also run frequently to Rochester from nearby towns including Chatham and Gillingham.

If you're in the area and want to visit other local landmarks, we recommend seeing the historic Dockyard in Chatham or the medieval cathedral in Canterbury. Alternatively, head to the coast and visit the seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay.

The closest airport to Rochester is London City Airport, which is about 29 miles away. The quickest route to Rochester from London City Airport is via the A2 and M2 motorway. Alternatively, there are train and bus services available from the airport to Rochester.