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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester Castle to Maidstone is to bus via Waterfront Bus Station which costs £3 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester Castle to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £50 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester Castle and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at St Faith's Street. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Rochester Castle 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 Rochester Castle to Maidstone?

The distance between Rochester Castle and Maidstone is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester Castle to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Strood to Maidstone West takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rochester Castle to Maidstone bus from?

Rochester Castle to Maidstone bus services, operated by Nu-Venture, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester Castle to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester Castle to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Rochester Castle to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42 min.

Where does the Rochester Castle to Maidstone bus arrive?

Rochester Castle to Maidstone bus services, operated by Nu-Venture, arrive at St Faith's Street station.

Where does the Rochester Castle to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester Castle to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Castle to Maidstone is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Rochester Castle to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 629+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Rochester Castle to Maidstone - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Castle to Maidstone by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
39 min
£5–10
Drive 10.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester Castle to Maidstonecar 10.2 mi
17 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Faith's Streetbus X21
42 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester Castle to Maidstonetaxi 10.2 mi
17 min
£50–60
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Maidstone Westtrain Gillingham
40 min
£9–10
Bus via Waterfront Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Rochester Guildhall Museum to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 190 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
48 min
£3

Rochester Castle to Maidstone by foot and train

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Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Maidstone West hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Nu-Venture operates a bus from Railway Station to St Faith's Street twice a week, and the journey takes 37 min.

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