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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kent is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Kent is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Lenham via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Rochester to Kent?

The distance between Rochester and Kent is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Kent without a car is to line 101 bus and train which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Rochester to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kent bus from?

Rochester to Kent bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Kent?

The best way to get from Rochester to Kent is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 510 bus, which costs and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Rochester to Kent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochester to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Kent is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Rochester to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Kent.

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

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

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Line 101 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Maidstone East stationbus 101
2. Take the train from Maidstone East to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
58 min
£10–12
Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Kentcar 16.8 mi
22 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
1h 35m
£26–58
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Kenttaxi 16.8 mi
22 min
£75–95
Line 101 bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
2. Take the bus from Earl Street to Dickley Woodbus 510
1h 40m

Rochester to Kent by bus and train

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Lenham via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Dickley Wood via St Faith's Street and Earl Street in around 1h 40m.

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