What is the cheapest way to get from Chatham to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Maidstone is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chatham to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southill Road Laundry and arriving at St Faith's Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Maidstone West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Chatham to Maidstone?

The distance between Chatham and Maidstone is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chatham to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from Chatham to Maidstone without a car is to bus which takes 23 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Chatham to Maidstone?

The bus from Southill Road Laundry to St Faith's Street takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Maidstone bus from?

Chatham to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Southill Road Laundry station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Maidstone train from?

Chatham to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Chatham to Maidstone is to bus which takes 23 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 26 min.

Where does the Chatham to Maidstone bus arrive?

Chatham to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Faith's Street station.

Where does the Chatham to Maidstone train arrive?

Chatham to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone West station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Maidstone is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Chatham to Maidstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Chatham to Maidstone?

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Chatham to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chatham to Maidstone by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southill Road Laundry to St Faith's Streetbus 101
23 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
26 min
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Maidstonetaxi 9.3 mi
16 min
£45–55
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Maidstonecar 9.3 mi
16 min
£3–4

Chatham to Maidstone by bus

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Maidstone, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Southill Road Laundry to St Faith's Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 23 min. Nu-Venture also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Maidstone West hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min.

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