How to get from Rochester to Maidstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rochester to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Rochester station to Chatham station. Next, take the 101 bus from Chatham Railway Station, Chatham station to St Faith's Street, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rochester
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chatham
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Rochester to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the 140 bus from Railway Station, Rochester station to Waterfront Bus Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Waterfront Bus Station (A1) station to St Faith's Street, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Railway Station, Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Rochester
    ID D
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Chatham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterfront Bus Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterfront Bus Station (A1)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Maidstone

The distance between Rochester, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 8.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Maidstone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Maidstone – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochester

Rochester is located at Rochester, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Rochester.

Bus stations close to Rochester:

  • Railway Station, Rochester
  • Rochester Community Hub, Rochester
  • Rochester Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Wyke Manor Road, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is King Street, Maidstone.

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • King Street, Maidstone
  • Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
  • Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Rochester to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the 140 bus from Railway Station, Rochester station to Waterfront Bus Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Waterfront Bus Station (A1) station to St Faith's Street, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Railway Station, Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Rochester
    ID D
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Chatham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterfront Bus Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterfront Bus Station (A1)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochester to Maidstone?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 140, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochester and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Ramsgate station near Rochester in Rochester to Chatham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Maidstone station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochester to Maidstone by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rochester in Rochester and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochester to get to Maidstone?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Ramsgate station near Rochester in Rochester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rochester and Maidstone?

    Get off the train at the Maidstone stop, which is closest to Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • When is the first train from Rochester to Maidstone?

    The first train from Rochester in Rochester to Maidstone in Maidstone is Southeastern. It leaves the Strood station at 07:33.

  • When is the first bus from Rochester to Maidstone?

    The first bus from Rochester in Rochester to Maidstone in Maidstone is Gillingham - Maidstone. It leaves the Chatham Railway Station, Chatham stop at 09:30.

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