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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Chatham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Chatham is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maidstone East station station and arriving at Westmount Avenue. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Strood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Maidstone to Chatham?

The distance between Maidstone and Chatham is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chatham without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Maidstone East station to Westmount Avenue takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chatham bus from?

Maidstone to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Maidstone East station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chatham train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Chatham?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chatham is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Maidstone to Chatham bus arrive?

Maidstone to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Westmount Avenue station.

Where does the Maidstone to Chatham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Chatham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Maidstone to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Chatham.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Westmount Avenuebus 101
22 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
25 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Chathamtaxi 8.8 mi
14 min
£40–55
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chathamcar 8.8 mi
14 min
£3–4

Maidstone to Chatham by bus

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Maidstone East station to Westmount Avenue every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 22 min. Nu-Venture also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone West to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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