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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Rochester is to line 101 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Rochester is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone East Station and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maidstone East station station and arriving at Chatham station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone East Station and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone Barracks and arriving at Strood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Maidstone East Station to Rochester?

The distance between Maidstone East Station and Rochester is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone East Station to Rochester without a car is to line 101 bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The line 101 bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Maidstone East Station to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone East Station to Rochester train from?

Maidstone East Station to Rochester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone Barracks station.

Train or bus from Maidstone East Station to Rochester?

The best way to get from Maidstone East Station to Rochester is to line 101 bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Maidstone East Station to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maidstone East Station to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone East Station to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone East Station to Rochester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Maidstone East Station to Rochester.

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

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

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Line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham stationbus 101
22 min
£1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone Barracks to Stroodtrain Tonbridge - Strood / ...
34 min
£5–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone East Station to Rochestertaxi 8.5 mi
13 min
£40–55
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone East Station to Rochestercar 8.5 mi
13 min
£3

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone Barracks to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 23 min.

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