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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Maidstone is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chatham station station and arriving at St Faith's Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Rochester 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 to Maidstone?

The distance between Rochester and Maidstone is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Maidstone without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Maidstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochester to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Rochester to Maidstone is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 26 min.

Where does the Rochester to Maidstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochester to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Maidstone is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Rochester to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
24 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
26 min
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Maidstonetaxi 9.6 mi
16 min
£45–60
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Maidstonecar 9.6 mi
16 min
£3–4

Rochester to Maidstone by bus

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 24 min. Nu-Venture also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Maidstone West hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min.

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