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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Rochester is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Rochester is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maidstone East station station and arriving at Chatham station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Rochester?

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 Rochester?

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

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

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

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

The bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Rochester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Rochester is to bus which takes 23 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Maidstone to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Rochester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Maidstone to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 795+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham stationbus 101
23 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 Rochestertaxi 9.4 mi
15 min
£45–55
Drive 9.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Rochestercar 9.4 mi
15 min
£3–4

Maidstone to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham station 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 Maidstone West to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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