What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Rochester is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Rochester is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Chatham station via Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Kent to Rochester?

The distance between Kent and Rochester is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kent to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Rochester without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Rochester?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Kent to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Rochester bus from?

Kent to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dickley Wood station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Rochester train from?

Kent to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Rochester?

The best way to get from Kent to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 510 bus and line 101 bus, which costs and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Kent to Rochester bus arrive?

Kent to Rochester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Earl Street station.

Where does the Kent to Rochester train arrive?

Kent to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Kent to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Rochester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Kent to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1508+ hotels available in Rochester.

Kent to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Maidstone Easttrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham stationbus 101
45 min
£11
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Rochestercar 17.5 mi
23 min
£5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Rochestertrain
1h 33m
£24–58
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Rochestertaxi 17.5 mi
23 min
£80–100
Line 510 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Dickley Wood to Earl Streetbus 510
2. Take the bus from Earl Street to Chatham stationbus 101
1h 6m

Kent to Rochester by train and bus

193Weekly Services

45 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Rochester via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Chatham station via Earl Street in around 1h 6m.

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